It wasn't until the early 20th century that women began to break through these barriers and assert their right to participate in sports. One of the earliest trailblazers in women's sports was American golfer Babe Didrikson Zaharias, who dominated the sport in the 1940s and 1950s. Despite facing discrimination and sexism, Zaharias went on to win numerous tournaments and became one of the most successful athletes of her time. Her success paved the way for other female athletes to pursue their dreams and compete at the highest levels. In the decades that followed, women continued to make strides in sports, breaking records and shattering stereotypes along the way.
