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...member of the lesbian community, Nelson said she feels happier speaking out especially since homophobia has long plagued women's sports...
...Finally, Nelson stated that in being competitive, powerful and outspoken, women athletes would necessarily attract opposition. She therefore warned the audience "not to be surprised or intimidated," to take a stand and to expect male resistance as well as the existence of personal doubt...
...question and answer session that followed her speech, Nelson developed her ideas on the existence of a male sporting culture. Some women athletes buy into this culture, prioritizing it above their own. Nelson would like women to realize this fact and unite against...
...athletes reacted favorably to Nelson's talk. Junior Liz Yellen, a member of the Radcliffe lightweight crew, mentioned it was "a great way of making women feel empowered." She added Nelson had done a good job of relating sports to real life...
...Nelson closed off with a quote from writer Emile Zola: "If you ask me what I came into this world to do I will tell you: I came to live out loud...