2024-01-02 02:00:00
Felix, with his eleven Olympic medals, has proven to be an unstoppable force in the world of athletics. However, his influence goes beyond the courts, extending to redefining the norms surrounding motherhood in elite sport. During his contract negotiations with Nike in 2018, Felix experienced firsthand the discrimination that mother athletes face. Despite his numerous successes, upon revealing his pregnancy, Nike offered him a new contract with a 70% reduction in his previous compensation. This crucial moment led Felix to propose a clause that would protect him from being penalized in the event of slightly inferior performance during the months after motherhood. His goal was clear: to establish a fair standard and question the unequal treatment of athletes who decide to become mothers.
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