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Olympics
The first time women competed in the Modern Olympics Games was in 1900 when it was held in Paris, France. They completed in tennis, golf, and croqueting. Margaret Abbott received a Gold Medal in Golfing, and she if the first American woman to achieve a Olympic Gold medal. The International Olympic Committee was not too happy about the fact that women were competing, but these 19 women made history with their actions. -
Gertrude Ederle
Gertrude Ederle was the first women to swim across the English Channel. She swam 35 miles and for 14 and a half hours across the cold water. During that time, there had only been 5 men to accomplish this, and so Gertrude Ederle became very renowned for her act. She paved the way for women, and some people stopped looking down on women and sports. She continued swimming in her career, and even won a Gold Medal at the Paris Olympics in 1924. -
Women's Basketball
It was on this date that Women were granted the right to be able to play full court 5 on 5 basketball games. Women began playing basketball in 1892, just shortly after the game was created. Title IX helped to strenghthen Women's Basketball programs. Currently, both Men and Women play with the same rules and regulations when it comes to Basketball, its just that the size of the ball for Women is a little smaller. -
Title IX
Title IX Title IX helped pave the way for women from being discriminated based on gender when it came to sports and academics. This also played a major role in high school and collegiate sports. It stated that they have to provide equal opportunities in sports for both genders. Women were able to be better represented in many sports with the addition of Title IX. -
Girls in Little League
In 1974, Girls were granted the right to be able to participate in Little League Baseball. A Little League for Softball was also created in that same year and was open to both boys and girls. Elizabeth Osder was the first female to participate in an actual game. With the help of Title IX, girls were given equal opportunity to play baseball along with the boys. -
Lucy Harris
Lucy Harris is the first and only Woman to ever be drafted into the NBA. It was during the 1977 NBA draft and she was chosen by the New Orleans Jazz in the 7th round. It was a great feat for women being that a National Basketball Association for Men chose a women to be on their team. Harris had rejected their offer of playing in the NBA. She was chosen, along with a few other women, to be inducted into the National Basketball Hall of Fame, which is a great honor. -
NCAA Coverage
On August 1, 1985 it was finally passed that Women were going to be covered in Division 1 Championships. Prior to this, only men were covered and regulated by the NCAA. The NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) was created for the intention of controlling men's sports. Women's sports was the least of their interests in the beginning and many people did not agree with it. With the passing of Title IX came a new voice for Women, and they were finally allowed to become involved with NCAA. -
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Jackie Jackie Joyner-Kersee is noted as being the first woman sports athlete to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine. She is also noted for winning many medals at the 4 Olympics that she participated in. She was a role model for many Female Athletes. She was noted as being one of the best Female athletes by many people and is very thankful for Title IX. She achieved 6 medals for her accomplishments in Track and Field. -
WNBA
Lisa LeslieThe Women's National Basketball Association was created on April 24, 1996. It is a professional basketball league like the NBA, but meant for Women. Although it was created in 1996, they did not officially start League play until 1997. The WNBA consists of 12 teams currently. Sheryl Swoopes was the first person signed to the WNBA. -
Danica Patrick
Danica Patrick won the Japan Indy Race in 2008, which made her the first Female to win an Indy Car race. At her first Indy 500 race, she was named Rookie of the Year. Danica has been in the Media a lot for her good looks and her audacity to be a female racer. She is also renowned for being the first Woman to ever lead laps in a Indy Race, which was held in 2005.
