Chris Ernst on the 1976 Yale Rowing Protest and the Evolution of Women’s Rowing
Whether she likes the title or not, Chris Ernst is a trailblazer in women's sports. As captain of the 1976 Yale women's rowing team, she led her teammates in protesting the unequal treatment they faced and demanding the protections and opportunities promised under Title IX. Chris and her teammates walked into the office of their assistant athletic director and read a 300-word statement after removing their sweatsuits to reveal "Title IX" written across their bodies. Soon, the world knew their story, and change began to follow. Chris joined me at the Head Of The Charles Regatta to dive in to…
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