Roar is a celebration of bold, fearless women – women who are empowering future generations to follow in their footsteps – but it is also an inspiring look at how sport can change lives and challenge society.
From the tennis court to the boxing ring, the visibility of women in sport continues to accelerate. Women’s competitions are becoming more and more popular. In Roar, Sam takes a deep dive into the experiences of some of sport’s most high-profile female athletes: some overcoming heartbreaking adversity to reach the top of their game; others succeeded despite prejudice. Like Sam, all were propelled by their courage and determination to succeed. Many are now campaigning for equality and acceptance of women in sport, knowing the confidence it can bring to young girls and the message that they can achieve anything.
Featuring a series of candid interviews with some of the most successful women in sport, Sam lifts the lid on what it takes to reach these heights: from navigating puberty to giving up the pleasures of adolescence to pursue a dream ; from the grueling physical training program to the mental power needed to win or bounce back from a loss; from the pressure of the media spotlight to the challenge of competing as a new mother.