The object
Polly Smith co-invented the Jogbra sports bra with Lisa Lindahl and Hinda Miller, translating the group’s running-support idea into a sewn garment. The National Inventors Hall of Fame credits the trio with the invention, and the 2024 Inventors Digest account identifies Smith among its living collaborators.
What Polly did
co-invented the Jogbra sports bra with Lisa Lindahl and Hinda Miller
Why it matters
The National Inventors Hall of Fame says the sports bra removed a barrier to athletic participation and launched a global industry.
Living-status check
Inventors Digest’s April 2024 feature discusses Smith alongside Miller and Lindahl as a Jogbra collaborator.