Olympics
History of Women at the Olympics -- notable female athletes, women's events.
Women of the Summer Olympics
While every modern Olympics includes many women as well as men, a few women have stepped to the forefront as pioneers in women's athletics or in their particular field. Here are a few of the notable women summer Olympians, listed alphabetically.
While every modern Olympics includes many women as well as men, a few women have stepped to the forefront as pioneers in women's athletics or in their particular field. Here are a few of the notable women summer Olympians, listed alphabetically.
Tracy Caulkins
Tracy Caulkins, Olympic medalist, began swimming in Nashville when she was eight, and won three gold medals in the 1984 Olympics.
Tracy Caulkins, Olympic medalist, began swimming in Nashville when she was eight, and won three gold medals in the 1984 Olympics.
Pherenice of Rhodes
Pherenice of Rhodes is said to have been the first woman to view the Olympic games, in ancient Greece.
Pherenice of Rhodes is said to have been the first woman to view the Olympic games, in ancient Greece.
Mary Lou Retton
Mary Lou Retton biography - winner of the 1984 all-around women's gymnastics event at the 1984 Olympics.
Mary Lou Retton biography - winner of the 1984 all-around women's gymnastics event at the 1984 Olympics.
Wyomia Tyus
Wyomia Tyus won gold medals at the 1964 and 1968 Olympics, setting world records for her speed.
Wyomia Tyus won gold medals at the 1964 and 1968 Olympics, setting world records for her speed.
Wyomia Tyus Quotes
Quotes by Wyomia Tyus - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Wyomia Tyus - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Past Olympic Games
History of the Olympic Games from the official Olympics website -- you'll have to dig for the information on women, integrated into articles.
History of the Olympic Games from the official Olympics website -- you'll have to dig for the information on women, integrated into articles.
Time 100 Sports Moments: Nadia Comaneci
Famous photo of gymnast Nadia Comaneci in her Olympic triumph, 1976.
Famous photo of gymnast Nadia Comaneci in her Olympic triumph, 1976.
Time 100 Sports Moments: Sonja Henie
Photo of Norwegian Olympic skating champion.
Photo of Norwegian Olympic skating champion.