Women didn't just join the Games. They changed them.
The role of women in the Games has transformed dramatically over the past century, from limited early participation to groundbreaking athletic achievements and global leadership. On November 10, Games History Hour explores that evolution, tracing the milestones, challenges, and trailblazers who reshaped the Olympic and Paralympic Movement and expanded opportunities for women worldwide.
The discussion will be moderated by Maggie Percival, Communications Coordinator at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum.
Join Olympic soccer champions Julie Foudy and Lindsey Heaps, along with Marlene Bjornsrud, Advocate for Women and Girls in Sport, for a conversation that looks at:
- How women first entered the movement
- The policy changes, cultural shifts, and athlete advocacy that shaped today’s landscape
- The stories and key moments of progress that paved the way, and the work still ahead
