Though the ancient games may have allowed for women’s participation, women first took part in the modern Olympic Games in 1900—with 22 women competing in only golf and tennis. We’ve made progress since then—as of 1991, any new sport seeking to join the Olympic program must have an equivalent women’s competition—but inequities in treatment persist.
Nonetheless, women have shaped Olympic history, and no doubt will continue to do so. These are ten historic milestones for women we’re looking back on as the world watches Rio.
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