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- Billie Jean King Wins the 'Battle of the Sexes' in 1973. In 1973, a worldwide audience of about 90 million people watched Billie Jean King defeat Bobby Riggs, a retired tennis pro who once held the No. 1 ranking in the men's circuit.
- Kathrine Switzer Runs the Boston Marathon in 1967. Kathrine Switzer became the first woman to complete the Boston Marathon (then limited to men) as a registered runner in 1967, wearing full sweats in an effort to go unnoticed.
- Lisa Leslie Dunks in a WNBA Game in 2002. Professional basketball opened courts to women in 1996, with the first WNBA season beginning in June of the following year.
- Mia Hamm Inducted Into the World Football Hall of Fame in 2013. As a two-time FIFA Women's World Cup winner and two-time Olympic gold medalist, Mia Hamm no doubt earned her spot in the World Football Hall of Fame in 2013.
- Muhammad Ali and Cleveland Williams. Nov. 14, 1966 | Ali knocks out Cleveland 'Big Cat' Williams in three rounds at the Houston Astrodome to defend his heavyweight title in November 1966.
- Willie Mays. World Series, Sept. 29, 1954 | A 12-time Gold Glove winner, Mays made one of his best defensive plays in Game 1 of the 1954 World Series when, running at full speed with his back to home plate, he hauled in a deep fly ball to centerfield to help the Giants hang on to a 5-2 win.
- Chuck Bednarik and Frank Gifford. Eagles at Giants, Nov. 20, 1960 | Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Chuck Bednarik celebrates after laying out New York Giants running back Frank Gifford at Yankee Stadium.
- Dwight Clark. NFC Championship Game, Jan. 10, 1982 | Known simply as "The Catch," the reception by San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dwight Clark resulted in a six-yard touchdown pass from Joe Montana to give the 49ers a 28-27 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
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Mar 30, 2024 · The encounter was captured in an iconic photo that turned Switzer into a hero and launched her career as an advocate for women in sports. She went on to finish the race in 4 hours and 20 minutes.
Jul 17, 2019 · Women have been competing in sports for hundreds of years, though achieving equality in the athletic world is arguably an ongoing struggle. Just consider these vintage photos of women participating in pastimes ranging from baseball and tennis to golf and boxing, often hampered by skirts or dresses to maintain "ladylike" appearances.
Apr 17, 2024 · The answer to all of those questions is, quite simply, “yes.”. We’ve selected the best of the best female athletes and ranked their level of greatness in five different categories: athletic ability, success/championships, impact on sport, impact beyond sport and intangibles. Those rankings are on a scale of 0-100 in increments of five.
Jul 9, 2022 · Historic Women Continue to Break Barriers. Women aren’t done yet, which means historic women continue to play the role and even more are being born as we speak. There’s no telling what the future has in store, but it’s only getting brighter for women in sports and we have all these wonderful historic women to thank.
Aug 17, 2016 · Nearly 200 years of incredible sporting photos. 17 August 2016. By Fiona Macdonald,Features correspondent. Tim Clayton. As the Olympics come to a close, Fiona Macdonald looks at a new book and ...
