Earlier this week we heard the news that Australia had recorded another case of an athlete suffering from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). The thing that made this case unique was that it was a female athlete that was diagnosed.

The story of Adelaide Crows AFLW Premiership player Heather Anderson has a tragic ending, but could her death start a conversation that has so far only focussed on men in sport?

In this episode of The Quicky, we look at what this landmark case means for women in sport and if there's anything we can do to protect us from damaging our brains when we're enjoying the sports we love.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about suicide which may be distressing or triggering for some individuals. Please take care when listening. If you or someone you know is struggling reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to:

Stephen Townsend: Researcher and Lecturer of Critical Sociocultural Issues in Sport at the University of Queensland School of Human Movement and Nutritional Sciences. Find them at UQHealth.

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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What Heather Anderson’s Deadly Brain Disease Diagnosis Means For Women’s Sport

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What Heather Anderson’s Deadly Brain Disease Diagnosis Means For Women’s Sport