Just Women's Sports Announces New Studio Show The Gold Standard with Kelley O'Hara and Lisa Leslie
July 18 2024 - 1:00PM
Business Wire
Just Women's Sports is launching three digital
series this summer to own the second-screen experience before and
during the Paris Olympics.
Just Women's Sports (JWS), the leading multimedia platform
dedicated exclusively to women's sports, today announced a new
in-studio show, "The Gold Standard," hosted by Olympic gold
medalists and women's sports icons Kelley O'Hara and Lisa
Leslie.
"The Gold Standard" will debut on July 27th and cover the
biggest women's sports stories from the Paris Olympics, giving fans
a unique perspective by tapping into the insights and opinions of
two legendary Olympians.
Leslie is a four-time Olympic gold medalist, two-time WNBA
Champion, and three-time WNBA MVP. O'Hara is an Olympic gold and
bronze medalist, two-time World Cup winner, and two-time NWSL
Champion.
Leslie and O'Hara will record each episode in-studio and be
joined by a series of special guests throughout the show's run.
"The Gold Standard" will live on Just Women's Sports' YouTube
page with select social cuts being distributed across JWS' social
channels. The six-episode show will run through August 13th.
"I know first-hand just how exciting and intense the Olympic
Games can be," says Leslie. "This show gives us a chance as
athletes to bring fans closer to the experience, by sharing our
unique insights into the Games. And with all the momentum we're
seeing in women's sports, now is the perfect time to have a show
dedicated to the biggest women's sports moments at the Olympic
Games."
"I can still remember watching the '96 Olympics and knowing that
I wanted to be on that stage one day," says O'Hara. "Having the
chance to compete in the Olympics and win gold was one of the
highlights of my career. I'm looking forward to being a fan this
time around and getting the chance to share my own perspective on
the Games' biggest stories. Having teamed with Just Women's Sports
before, I know this will be content that resonates with fans."
"The Gold Standard" is just one of three digital series Just
Women's Sports will use to connect with fans throughout the
games.
Ahead of the opening ceremony, JWS will be launching the latest
edition of its "1v1" franchise, with O'Hara interviewing
three of her USWNT teammates: Emily Sonnett, Jaedyn Shaw, and Rose
Lavelle. These peer-to-peer interviews will give fans an inside
look into the USWNT's preparation for their first major tournament
under new manager Emma Hayes.
Just Women's Sports is also bringing back its award-winning
series "The 91st". This tournament's edition will be hosted
by World Cup winner Jessica McDonald and noted soccer personalities
Jordan Angeli and Duda Pavão. The 91st will follow the Paris
Olympic soccer tournament as the USWNT looks to go for gold against
a stacked international field, including reigning World Cup
Champions Spain.
Just Women's Sports' mission is to make it easy and fun to be a
women's sports fan, and the platform's goal during the Olympics is
to own the second screen.
Each digital series will lean on the expertise of athlete hosts
and special guests, providing fans with candid, personality-driven
commentary regarding the summer's biggest event. Beyond original
content, JWS will also provide round-the-clock social and editorial
coverage across its digital channels.
About Just Women's Sports (JWS)
Just Women's Sports Inc. (JWS) is a digital-first consumer media
brand dedicated to 100% women's sports, 100% of the time. Through
original programming, digital media, and editorial coverage, JWS
makes it both easy and fun to be a women's sports fan.
Find Just Women's Sports online at justwomenssports.com and on
Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.
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