Women in the Olympics

Women first competed in the Olympic Games in 1900 in Paris, where 22 women participated in five sports: tennis, sailing, croquet, equestrianism, and golf. Hélène de Pourtalès of Switzerland became the first female Olympic champion as part of the winning sailing team. Over the years, women's participation has grown significantly, with women now competing in nearly all Olympic sports. The inclusion of women in the Olympics has been a journey of breaking barriers and achieving greater gender equality in sports. Today, female athletes are celebrated for their incredible achievements and contributions to the Olympic movement.