20th Summer Olympic Games, Los Angeles. Shooting and the Cycling road race – 88 years after the first men’s event – are introduced as events for women to compete in. Moreover, the introduction of Synchronised Swimming and Rhythmic Gymnastics as women-only events has been praised (more opportunities) and critiqued (signifying the gender binary between men and women’s sports). Women make up 23% of total athletes.
Jul 15, 2025