6 Aussie Female Athletes Who Have Called Out Their Sport’s Bullshit

Over the past few days, freestyle skiier Jakara Anthony has made history by winning Australia's first gold medal in the women's moguls at the Winter Olympics in Beijing, while bronze medal winner Tess Coady and Belle Brockhoff have also done Australia proud in snowboarding. Our favourite athletes are also role models beyond what they're most commonly known for professionally.

Women face barriers in the workplace across virtually every industry, and the sports arena is no exception.

From racism and representation to pay disparity, bullying and misconduct, several Australian female athletes have piped up about the issues of inequality affecting them and their peers.