The Trailblazers
At the Paris 1900 II Olympiad, women were allowed to compete for the first time in history. 124 years later, we are back in Paris for the XXXIII Olympiad, achieving full gender parity for the first time ever. It has taken far too long to achieve this milestone, however I believe it is crucial to reflect on where we, as female Olympians, began.
My project for the Paris 2024 Olympian Artists exhibit is titled "The Trailblazers". I wanted to honour the women who came before, who truly paved the way for future generations of female Olympians. These three women are the first female Olympic Champions in history, and we must not forget their names, nor their stories. Along with my visual art, I have written fictional, yet historically accurate, newspaper articles that these women deserved at the time of their accomplishments.
I hope you enjoy learning about these trailblazing women.
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