09/01/2025

Breaking Barriers - The Evolution of Women’s Sport

This seminar is delivered by History MPhil graduate from Oxford and former Oxford Boat Club President Ella Stadler.

How did women go from being excluded from the Olympic Games to smashing records on the world stage? This talk uncovers the history of gender in sport, tracing the struggles and triumphs of female athletes. From gender verification controversies to landmark achievements, learn how societal and institutional barriers have shaped—and continue to challenge—the world of women’s sport.

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