Lanni Marchant speaks at House of Commons to address women’s issues in sport

Yesterday was an incredibly proud moment for our family, but also a huge moment for all Women in Canada involved in Athletics. My sister @lannimarchant was invited to speak at the House of Commons and address some of the issues that Women face when trying to pursue Athletics in Canada. Here is a short clip of Lanni answering one of the questions the committee presented her with. Lanni you have always made us proud, but this moment truly shows that your efforts in demanding equal rights for Women has not gone unnoticed. To be selected to represent and speak on behalf of Canadian women in sport is such an honor. You never seize to amaze me! #proudsister #lannimarchant #smallbutmighty #fabandfierce #recordholder #womensrights #equality #houseofcommons #ottawa #golannigo #strongwomen #liftoneanother #videooftheday

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Lanni Marchant has made running fans proud once again. This most recent applaudable move happened away from the track and race course.

Marchant was invited to the House Of Commons to speak about the issues that women today face while pursuing athletic careers. She talked specifically about the need to end commentary about the physical appearances of female athletes.

As part of her talk, she addressed the issue with media and spectators focusing on a woman’s attractiveness where the attention should instead be on their ability and performance. “We don’t want our bodies commented on,” she said.

Marchant also added that she liked running because of how she felt crossing the finish line and knowing if she had won or lost.

“It didn’t matter what you looked like crossing the finish line. I think that’s a message that spoke to me and it needs to speak to women and girls in sport,” she said. “It’s not how we look doing what we’re doing.”