Billie Jean King and Lindsey Vonn Explain Why So Many Girls Drop Out of Sports in NBC Sports Documentary

'Tomboy' is sponsored by Geico

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In the past 40 years, the number of females participating in sports has nearly doubled, as two out of every five girls now choose to play sports, according to the Women’s Sports Foundation. But that number is still too low, as NBC Sports Regional Networks’ new documentary, “Tomboy,” points out.

The documentary, sponsored by Geico, explores why some girls still aren’t playing sports, including the disparity of access and resources in women’s athletics versus men’s. The story is told through interviews with female broadcasters, sports executives and athletes, like tennis legend Billie Jean King and Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn.

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