Women were first allowed to compete in the Olympics in 1900. However, they could only compete in tennis and golf. After the decision was made to allow women to compete in boxing, women were allowed to compete in all Olympic sports for the first time in Olympic history, in 2012. Visit the History of the Olympics: Ancient and Modern.
Visit South Carolina Olympians to learn about women from South Carolina who have competed in the Olympics. View the video about Shannon Johnson, an Olympic gold medalist, who is head coach of the Coker College women's basketball team. Learn who Lucile Godbold was and how her achievements paved the way for women athletes.
Find out about a female Kite Boarder. Learn about Mamie "Peanut" Johnson.
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Grades: 3, 4, 5
To commemorate the January honoree of the South Carolina African American History Calendar, this lesson highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of the Hometown Hero A'ja Wilson.
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Grades: 8, 11
In celebration of being chosen as the January honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar, this lesson explores the accomplishments and contributions of A'ja Wilson and how...
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Grades: 6 7 8
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