It's Olympic time! Zenobia would've loved to participate in the ancient Olympics but was she allowed?

Read historical facts about the ancient Olympics and modern-day Olympics. For instance, do you know when women first started participating in the Olympics? Go to our website to get the answer:  http://geodepress.com/zenobia-in-the-ancient-olympic-games/

Here's some modern-day Olympic firsts:

1908: Madge Syers wins the first women’s Olympic gold medal in figure skating.

• Ski jumping will be offered for women for the first time ever at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games.