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Olympic Women view detail comment email this

This British companion site to a print publication "is dedicated to women sporting pioneers, many of whom are Olympians." The site features brief stories of female athlete experiences from Olympic Games from the first half of the 20th century, and facts and statistics on early history about women and the Olympics. Also includes sound clips and images.
http://www.olympicwomen.co.uk/
Topics: History, Notable People, Notable People: Women, Sports, The Olympic Games, The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future, Women

Last updated Sep 21, 2006


Sports: Breaking Records, Breaking Barriers view detail comment email this

Companion to a traveling exhibit that "portrays athletes, focusing on their participation in significant events and the social contexts that influenced them. ... [T]hese undaunted individuals broke records for themselves and broke barriers for us all." Features images of artifacts and background about athletes in categories such as firsts, Olympians, "More Than Champions," and "Barrier Removers." Also includes a bibliography, filmography, and games. From the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution.
http://americanhistory.si.edu/sports/
Topics: Notable People, Sports

Last updated Mar 29, 2007


Wilma Rudolph view detail comment email this

Information about Olympic track star Wilma Rudolph, who won three gold medals at the 1960 Rome Olympics. Provides a brief biography and an overview of her athletic career, achievements, and awards. Also includes recommended reading. From an online exhibit called Women In History: Living Vignettes of Women From the Past, hosted by the Lakewood (Ohio) Public Library.
http://www.lkwdpl.org/wihohio/rudo-wil.htm
Topics: Black Resources, Notable People, Notable People: Women, Sports, The Olympic Games, The Olympic Games: Competitions, Women

Last updated Mar 1, 2007




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