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Celebrate Women in Sport

  • Mar 6
  • 2 min read

This weekend is International Women’s Day and we’re celebrating great women in sport – from those on the world stage winning medals to local legends breaking down barriers in grass roots sport.


New research from Women in Sport shows only 23% of girls aged 13 – 24 dream of reaching the top in sport, that's the lowest rate since the charity started recording results in 2020. 


In Lee Valley Regional Park, we have a wide range of activities to help women stay fit and healthy. Whether in our Olympic  legacy sports venues or women only fitness sessions, the park offers many opportunities to help women feel empowered to unlock their sporting potential.



View of Lee Valley VeloPark from the outside

Sports to get involved in


Women Only Sessions





Stories to inspire



Beatrix Boutique with Danii Goldie

Beatrix Boutique began skating at two and now trains at Lee Valley Ice Centre, competing both solo and with Team Phoenix. Despite dyslexia, dyspraxia and undergoing open heart surgery in 2024, she returned to the ice with determination. She’s now aiming to represent Great Britain at the World Inclusive Para Skating Championships, earning high praise from her coaches for her resilience and passion.








Linden Porter in the kayak

At 74, cancer survivor Linden Porter has taken on the demanding sport of freestyle kayaking at Lee Valley White Water Centre. After surgery and radiotherapy in early 2025, she worked hard to rebuild her strength and now trains on the Legacy Loop with coach Sam Wilson. Kayaking has helped her regain confidence, fitness and joy, and she’s using her journey to raise funds for a new cancer screening unit in South Bucks. Linden says she’s proof that it’s never too late to take on a challenge — and she’s determined to keep improving, stay upright, and learn to roll.

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