Women at the Olympic Games by Julia Solans & Julien Moreau

WOMEN AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES

1896: women are excluded from the first modern Games. Today, they are among its central figures. Between these two moments — a century of battles, victories, and quiet revolutions.

Julia Solans and Julien Moreau combine rigorous historical research with compelling narratives to illuminate this crucial chapter in sports history. From Pierre de Coubertin’s opposition to the trailblazing athletes who broke barriers and changed history, this groundbreaking work reveals what women’s struggle for equality in the Olympic Games says about our societies.

Essential reading for anyone interested in Olympic history, women’s sports, and the ongoing fight for gender equality.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS BOOK

• Women’s exclusion from the first modern Olympics : The arguments — and those who challenged them
• Pierre de Coubertin’s opposition : The pioneers who defied him
• Trailblazing female athletes : Those who broke barriers before the world was ready
• The evolution of women’s participation : From 1900 to the present day, event by event
• Social, cultural, and political dimensions : What women’s sport reveals about our societies

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