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Topic: Advocacy - October 26 2024
Haley Batten and the Sisterhood of the Traveling Sport

Cross country mountain biker and Olympic silver medalist, Haley Batten, has experienced firsthand the importance of women supporting each other in sport. Batten talks to us about how her time with her first all women's cycling team influenced her, emphasizing respectful competition among women athletes. She is now committed to inspiring the next generation of young athletes, believing that competition should have a balance of fierceness and mutual respect.

By Mia Laureys

VIS Creator

Topic: Advocacy

October 26 2024

Haley Batten_Team USA_Silver Medal
Being a woman in sport, it’s important to have others around you constantly inspiring and uplifting you, whether it’s your inner circle or your role models. After talking with Olympic silver medalist and cross country mountain biker, Haley Batten, it’s clear that she has always had strong women supporting her throughout her career.  The first woman athlete that she says had a strong impact on her was her mom, who she describes as an inspiration and someone who taught her to “own [he...
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