Multiple choice

When and where did women first compete at the Olympics?

  1. 1896, Athens.

  2. 1900, Paris.

  3. 1912, London.

  4. 1924, Paris.

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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.