This is the second decade of the 21st century, an age in which we are familiar with great feats of endurance performed by men and equally incredible yet less recognized feats of endurance …show more content…
When male athletes receive media attention the coverage is primarily focused on their skills and performance. Whereas when female athletes receive media attention the media focus' on their physical attractiveness or non-sport-related activities. Anna Kournikova is a professional female tennis player who has yet to win a professional tennis tournament yet she has been ranked among the top six most important women athletes in sport. Maria Sharapova is another prime example of a professional tennis player who happens to receive more media attention about her looks rather than her athletic ability. So when is this going to change? Why can’t female athletes be looked upon for their talents and skills rather than their appearance and style? The media and the rest of the world need to learn how to praise women for their skills and performances rather than just their appearance