What place do female athletes hold in our society?
How do they perceive their bodies?
What role does sport play in their lives?

The athletes photographed by Thomas Symonds represent all ages and all levels, from amateurs to professionals. For each of them, sport plays an essential role in their lives. This intimate yet universal perspective is presented through a series of full-length portraits, some accompanied by deeply personal, handwritten texts. While each woman's story is unique and every life follows a different path, one thing becomes unmistakably clear: for these girls and women, sport is absolutely vital.