An approach to the historical development of female athletics in the Olympic Games

Authors

  • Covadonga Mateos University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
  • Antonio González-Molina University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
  • Ana María Sánchez-Mosquera University of Vigo, Spain
  • Aurora Martínez-Vidal University of Vigo, Spain
  • María José Martínez-Patiño University of Vigo, Spain

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4100/jhse.2010.52.02

Keywords:

Female, Athletic, Olympic, Game

Abstract

This article will evolve around the subject of female integration and participation in athletics in the Olympic Games, analyzing the initial difficulties they encountered, the role played by sports institutions as well as international federations and the Olympic International Committee.

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Published

2010-06-02

How to Cite

Mateos, C., González-Molina, A., Sánchez-Mosquera, A. M., Martínez-Vidal, A., & Martínez-Patiño, M. J. (2010). An approach to the historical development of female athletics in the Olympic Games. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, 5(2), 117–126. https://doi.org/10.4100/jhse.2010.52.02

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Olympic Section

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