Did you know women footballers suffer ACL injuries 2.5 times more than male players, but why? Research hasn’t pinpointed a single cause, but it’s clear that women’s growth patterns differ from men’s, suggesting athletic training should be tailored to these differences. Despite this, only 6% of sports science studies focus solely on women. That means training methods, injury mitigation strategies, and performance benchmarks are often just scaled-down versions of men’s, rather than designed specifically for women. That’s why Catapult is working with research partners to change that, developing cutting-edge women-specific research to bring more clarity to the sport. Their latest benchmark report, available at the link in our bio, analyzes real match data from the 2023 Women’s World Cup to set performance standards tailored to the women’s game. It’s just one of many efforts to help create a safer, more informed future for women’s football 📊 #sportsball #catapult #datastorytelling #IWD2025...