Abstract
This talk focuses on Dr. Pfleger’s project on nonbinary sporting bodies in ultra-distance trail running world in Alberta, Canada. In the paper, they seek to bridge theory and practice by engaging critically with questions of body politics, weaving together gender and queer theoretical academic discourses and personal lived experiences. Dr. Pfleger considers what it means for nonbinary people to participate in a highly gendered sport and what their experiences might reveal about equity, diversity, and inclusion of all bodies not only in specific sporting events but also for society at large.
Presenters
Simone PflegerAssociate Professor, Women's and Gender Studies, University of Alberta, Canada
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2025 Special Focus—Global Sports Local Cultures
KEYWORDS
Nonbinary, Identity, Gender, Bodies, Ultrarunning, Trail, Alberta, Advocacy, Community
