The Education Amendments Act of 1972 had a profound and unintentional impact on women's sports.

At the time, the law's primary goal was to address gender inequality and sex discrimination in education, with Title IX of the law recognizing gender equity in education as a civil right. This played a crucial role in paving the way for women to participate in sports and athletics as it was applied beyond typical education and used to enforce previously unavailable access to sports for girls in school.

The success of women's sports in America showcased that investing in women's athletics was a worthy endeavor. As a result, women around the world have been given greater access to sports, empowering them to excel in athletics like never before.