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Title IX: The Journey Continues
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In 1916, The Women's International Bowling Congress becomes the first national sport organization formed specifically for promoting women's sports.
Source: Womens Sports Foundation
In 1926, Gertrude Ederle becomes the first woman to swim the English Channel. Her time of 14 hours and 31 minutes broke the men's record.
Source: Womens Sports Foundation
In 1936, Swimmer Hideko Maehata of Japan becomes the first woman of color to win a gold medal in the Olympic Games.
Source: Womens Sports Foundation
Research suggests that girls who participate in sports are more likely to experience academic success and graduate from high school than those who do not play sports
Source: Women's Sports Foundation Report: Minorities in Sports
Women who practice the same well-designed strength training programs as men do benefit from bone and soft-tissue modeling, increased lean body mass, decreased fat and enhanced self-confidence.
Source: Strength training for women:The Physician and Sportsmedicine