This week's Feist starts with a recap of all the world championships:The biggest stories from the Track & Field World Championships, including the heartwarming third-place finish from Uruguay's Julia Paternain and the emotional farewell to Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-PrycePlus, mountain biking and Samara Maxwell's battle with her New Zealand's federation over disordered eating.And, the America's Cup in flag football, your WNBA Playoff update, and the semis of the Rugby World CupThen, we hear from Isabella Bertold, Canada’s most decorated laser sailor, who successfully transitioned from sailing into professional cycling. What is it like to compete at the top of not just one but two demanding sports? She talks about the physical training that goes into sailing, the mystery of how these mega-sailing events make money, and if both sports can become more sustainable. Kelly & Sara then do a deep-dive on the recent Cyclists Alliance survey that polls professional female cyclists annually to measure pain points and progress. This year: While the top salaries are improving, the gap between the top and the bottom is widening. Plus, Feisty Picks of the Week: Marathoner Julia Paternain and triathlete Beth Potter - both proving that you should never count someone out prematurely. Episode resources:Watch Julia Paternain's emotional finish: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOoR-UACfHL/More on Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's legacy: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6615685/2025/09/13/shelly-ann-fraser-pryce-world-championship/Your Rugby World Cup bracket: https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2025/en/knockoutsThe full Cyclists' Alliance survey: https://cyclistsalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PUBLIC_TCASurvey2025_FINALsml-1.pdfSubscribe to The Feist, our Free Weekly Newsletter covering Women's Sports: https://feisty.co/feistnews/ Winter Cycling Program: Join our Winter Training for Cyclists at https://feisty.co/ and look for the yellow banner at the top of the page. Use code TRI50 to save $50. https://feisty.co/ Hettas:  Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Previnex: Use code THEFEISTPOD for 15% off your first order at https://www.previnex.com/

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