I WONDER - Have Women Always Been Allowed To Compete In The Olympics?

The video discusses the participation of women in the Olympics, starting with the 1900 Paris Games where 22 women competed in five sports: tennis, sailing, golf, croquet, and equestrian. Charlotte Cooper became the first female Olympic champion in tennis. Tennis and golf were the only sports allowing individual female competitors. Women were barred from boxing until the 2012 London Olympics.

In which city did women first participate in the Olympic Games?

• Rome

• Athens

• Paris

• London

How many sports did women compete in during their first Olympic Games?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

Who was the first female Olympic champion?

• Charlotte Cooper

• Suzanne Lenglen

• Margaret Court

• Helen Wills

Which of the following sports allowed women to compete individually in the early Olympics?

• Swimming

• Cycling

• Boxing

• Tennis

When were women first allowed to compete in Olympic boxing?

• 2008

• 2012

• 2020

• 2016