Thomas was the first to cash in with her Olympic win.

Only the best for the best, Ohanianwroteon TikTok.

(You know who else has tapped Megan Thee Stallions star power recently?Kamala Harris.)

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Athletes are also driving interest on their own via social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok.

None of this came from a charitable POV.

Its because these women were objectively great, and they were being objectively undervalued.

photo of ohio state’s cotie mchmahon wearing jersey number 32 and shooting a basketball

Its just good business.

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photo of UConn basketball player Azzi Fudd holding a basketball while wearing a #35 jersey

Tara Davis-Woodhall of Team United States celebrates with husband Hunter Woodhall after winning the gold medal in the Women’s Long Jump Final on day thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 08, 2024 in Paris, France.

coach kara lawson from duke university

photo of juju watkins holding a basketball while wearing a usc jersey with the number 12