Past

Present

Women were not allowed to participate in the Olympic Games in 1896. 

Women participated in tennis, golf, and sailing in 1900.

 Women took part in tennis in the Paralympics of 1906 in Athens. Some women from 11 countries competed in swimming, diving, and tennis in 1912. 

In 1925  Baron Pierre de Coubertin was replaced by Ηenry de  Baillet-Latour who allowed more women to participate.

 In 1928 women participated for the first time in 100m and 800m track, high jump, and discus throwing.

 In 1936 gymnastics are organized for women.

 In 1984 in Los Angeles women ran in the Marathon.

 In 1992 in Barcelona, Voula Patoulidou became the first Greek woman to win a golden medal.

 In Atlanta, women participated in every new sport added.

 In 2000 in Syndey, women took part in Weight Lifting.

 Today more and more women try to take part in the Olympic Games.