Women have been participating in sporting events since the ancient Olympics. Now of course, their participation was limited but that didn’t stop them from excelling where they could. Pictured below is Cynisca, a Spartan princess racing her chariot.
Did you know?
- There were a handful of female winners at the ancient Olympic Games. While women were prohibited from directly competing in events like running, wrestling and jumping, they were allowed to enter horses in chariot races. These women were banned from driving the chariots themselves, but as owners and trainers they were still eligible to claim the victory wreath. The first female to do so was Cynisca, a Spartan princess who won a four-horse race called the tethrippon at both the 396 and 392 B.C. Olympics. She was followed by other female Olympic victors, including Bilistiche in 268 B.C. and Timareta and Theodota in 84 B.C.
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Zenobia may have heard the stories of these triumphant ladies and was inspired by them. Zenobia – Birth of a Legend ends with Zenobia competing in a horse race in Alexandria, Egypt. This upsets some very powerful men. They don’t like the idea of a girl in a man’s event and the outcome of the race will change Zenobia’s life forever. As you will find out in book two, Zenobia – Challenging a Legend–COMING SOON!
From the earliest times to modern days, women have been participating in sports in some way or another. We’d like to think maybe Zenobia’s story has inspired others. Like Rosie, the first woman jockey to participate in all three prestigious races called the Triple Crown in one year.
“‘Judge me on my talent, not my sex.”
Firsts In Women’s Sports History
“There’s no doubt that there have always been athletic, strong, and talented women, but the opportunity to compete wasn’t always there. Take a look at the PHOTO GALLERY to view some amazing “firsts” in women’s sports.”
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