Christine Yu

Christine Yu is an investigative journalist specializing in the intersection of sports science and women athletes. She authored *Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes* (Riverhead Books, 2023), a comprehensive analysis of gender disparities in sports research and performance. Her work has appeared in *The Washington Post*, *Outside Magazine*, *Runner's World*, and *espnW*, with a focus on endurance sports, adventure sports, and systemic inequities in athletic opportunities. Yu holds a B.A. in Art History from Columbia University and an M.P.P. from Harvard Kennedy School, bringing a policy-informed perspective to her reporting. She won the American Society of Journalists and Authors award for her *Runner's World* article 'Women Deserve to Run Without Fear' and has been recognized for exposing underrepresentation in sports science. Her career spans freelance journalism, grant writing, and program development, with clients including Columbia University and REI. Yu’s reporting emphasizes data-driven narratives, advocacy for marginalized voices, and actionable insights for improving athletic equity.