Multiple choice When and where did women first compete at the Olympics? 1896, Athens. 1900, Paris. 1912, London. 1924, Paris. Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Women first competed in the modern Olympic Games at the 1900 Games in Paris, France. A total of 22 women competed out of 997 athletes, participating in sports like tennis, croquet, sailing, and golf.