Women's Olympic Games

Witness a breakthrough athletics event which paved the way for women to compete more fully at the Olympic Games. Although the games at the time carried the prefix ‘Olympic’, these were independent and pioneered by Alice Milliat. There were no Olympic Games in 1923 and women did not take part in the track and field events until 1928.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
1 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
1 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Dec 1, 1923
Season
1923
Ratings
0
Popularity
0
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
Topical Budget Company, BFI
Genres
Documentary
Country
GB

Description

Witness a breakthrough athletics event which paved the way for women to compete more fully at the Olympic Games. Although the games at the time carried the prefix ‘Olympic’, these were independent and pioneered by Alice Milliat. There were no Olympic Games in 1923 and women did not take part in the track and field events until 1928.

Immersion

Japanese

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