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#WomenInSport is an active hashtag on Bluesky. In the last 30 days, 27 people shared 48 posts with it — around 2 a day. Activity is down 8% versus the previous week, peaking on Sep 5 with 7 posts.

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Posts with #WomenInSport

Admirable Women
@admirablewomen.bsky.social
about 2 months ago
Evonne Goolagong Cawley (b. #OTD in 1951) broke systemic barriers as one of the most prominent #Indigenous Australian athletes in history. #tennis + 14 Grand Slam titles (1971-1980) + World No. 1 ranking, 1976 + First mother to win Wimbledon in the Open Era, 1980 #WomenInSport
Side-by-side photographs of Australian tennis trailblazer Evonne Goolagong Cawley (born July 31, 1951), celebrated as a 14-time Grand Slam champion and a historic Wiradjuri icon. On the left, a close-up shot captures her head and shoulders as she glances warmly toward the camera with a joyful, toothy smile. Her curly, dark brown hair frames her face against a blurred green tennis court background. She holds a vintage wooden tennis racket resting near her left shoulder. On the right, an action shot captures her dynamic athletic poise mid-match on a lush grass court. Leaning forward into a powerful stroke, her focused expression contrasts with the fluid grace of her movement. She wears a classic sleeveless white Fila tennis uniform detailed with a thin red or navy trim along the neckline and a matching layered skort. The composition blends an intimate glimpse of her charismatic personality with her legendary on-court agility.
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Admirable Women
@admirablewomen.bsky.social
about 2 months ago
#OTD in 1992 at the Barcelona Olympic Games, Jackie Joyner-Kersee won the gold medal in the heptathlon, becoming the first person in history to win back-to-back Olympic titles in the multi-event sport. She is widely considered one of the greatest female athletes of all time. #WomenInSport #champion
Two dynamic action shots of American track and field icon Jackie Joyner-Kersee in competition. Top image: Jackie mid-javelin throw in a stadium with orange seating. She wears a red-and-white top with bib number 578 on her chest, long hair pulled back. Her right arm about to drive the javelin forward, left arm across her chest, face lifted in fierce concentration. Bottom image: Jackie clearing hurdles in rain during an outdoor track event. Water streaks across the frame as she leaps over a barrier in mid-flight. She wears a navy-blue USA with white and red accents, bib number 33 or 6 visible, white track spikes, and her hair pulled back. Her leading left leg extends straight over the hurdle, trailing right leg tucked, arms pumping for rhythm, muscles engaged, expression focused amid splashing rain and a blurred stadium crowd in the background. The paired photos showcase her exceptional athleticism and versatility across heptathlon events, including javelin and hurdles.
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Admirable Women
@admirablewomen.bsky.social
9 months ago
#OTD in 1961, AP names Wilma Rudolph Female Athlete of the Year for the 2nd consecutive year Rudolph overcame childhood polio to become the fastest woman runner in the world; first American woman to win 3 track/field gold medals in a single Olympiad, Rome 1960. #WomenInSport #champion #inspiration
Black-and-white photograph of Wilma Rudolph crossing the finish line to win the women’s 4×100 m relay gold for the United States at the 1960 Rome Olympics on September 8, 1960. The 20-year-old Tennessee State Tigerbelle leans forward in full stride, baton raised triumphantly, as she becomes the first American woman to win three track-and-field gold medals in a single Games. The packed Stadio Olimpico blurs behind her in this iconic moment of speed and history.
Smiling portrait of Wilma Rudolph proudly holding up 2 of her 3 gold medals with the 3rd medal worn like a necklace. All 3 from the 1960 Rome Olympics—won in the 100 m, 200 m, and 4×100 m relay.
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Admirable Women
@admirablewomen.bsky.social
1 day ago
Remembering Florence "Flo-Jo" Joyner, who died #OTD in 1998 at age 38. Olympic gold medalist🥇x3 and, to date, her 200m world and Olympic record (21.34) as well as her 100m world record (10.49) still stand. Considered the fastest woman of all time. #WomenInSport #champion #legend
Florence Griffith Joyner (Flo-Jo) with arms thrown high in celebration, wearing red and white with bib number 568. Her long dark hair streams behind her, legs powerfully extended, against a backdrop of a packed stadium crowd and bright yellow flowers along the track.
Sports Illustrated magazine cover from July 25, 1988, featuring Florence Griffith Joyner (Flo-Jo) crossing the finish line in the U.S. Olympic Trials. She wears a blue one-legged running suit and white shorts, bib number 371, arms triumphantly raised with one finger pointing skyward, long hair flowing behind her. Bold yellow headline reads “FASTEST WOMAN IN THE WORLD,” with text “Florence Griffith Joyner SMASHES THE 100-METER RECORD.
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Admirable Women
@admirablewomen.bsky.social
about 2 months ago
#OTD in 1948, Alice Coachman won the high jump at the London Olympic Games, becoming the first Black woman from any country to win an Olympic gold medal. She cleared 5 feet, 6 1/8 inches--setting an Olympic record (at the time). #OlympicHistory #WomenInSport #Olympics
A side-by-side black-and-white photo compilation celebrates the historic 1948 London Olympics triumph of track and field icon Alice Coachman (1923–2014). On the left, Coachman stands proudly atop the highest tier of the Olympic podium after becoming the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal. She wears a dark, zipped USA tracksuit and looks ahead with a serene, triumphant expression. Flanking her on the lower steps are silver medalist Dorothy Tyler of Great Britain and bronze medalist Micheline Ostermeyer of France. The podium features a large number "1" and stylized Olympic rings. On the right, an action shot captures Coachman mid-air as she clears the high jump bar at her record-setting height of 5 feet, 6 1/8 inches. She is suspended horizontally over the bar in a powerful, dynamic pose, wearing dark long sleeves and light athletic shorts. Below her, official judges in dark blazers and hats watch intently against a blurred backdrop of packed stadium spectators. The overall composition contrasts the explosive athletic feat with the quiet pride of its reward, evoking a deeply inspiring, historic mood.
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Nicola Werdenigg 🖇️
@nicolawerdenigg.bsky.social
over 1 year ago
Fixed that for you Tiroler Tageszeitung. Weder im Titel noch im Teaser (sichtbar vor Paywall) kommt der Name der aktuellen Deutschen GS-Meisterin vor. Herzlichen Glückwunsch Fabiana Dorigo! #WomenInSport
Screenshot Tiroler Tageszeitung Podcasts Gut zu wissen Abo Foto-Upload: "Dama > Mit einem Stock ins Ziel Freundin von Weltmeister Haaser holte in der Axamer Lizum den Riesentorlauf-Titel Samstag, 5.04.2025, 14:55 Während RTL-Weltmeister Raphael Haaser am Samstag beim FC Achensee in der 1. Klasse Ost zum Ehrenanstoß schritt, eroberte seine Freundin in der Axamer … Freundin von Weltmeister Haaser ist rot durchgestrichen und mit einem Asterisk versehen. Rechts unten: *Fabiana Dorigo - ebenfalls in roter Farbe.
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Admirable Women
@admirablewomen.bsky.social
about 1 month ago
Heptathlete Nafissatou "Nafi" Thiam was born #OTD in 1994. She is the first athlete with 3 multi-event gold medals at the Olympic Games, winning the #heptathlon at the 2016 Rio, 2020 Tokyo, and 2024 Paris Olympics. She is a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF #Belgium (2017-). #WomenInSport #champion
A dynamic, mid-action sports photograph of Belgian heptathlete Nafissatou "Nafi" Thiam (born August 19, 1994), celebrated as the first athlete to win three consecutive multi-event Olympic gold medals (2016, 2020, 2024). Thiam is captured mid-stride, leaning aggressively forward with fierce concentration and intense, laser-focused eyes. Her hair is styled in intricate, tight braids leading into long, loose twists flowing behind her. She wears a white Team Belgium athletic crop top featuring her surname "THIAM" printed in bold black letters on a bright yellow bib, accented by the Belgian national colors and the Tokyo 2020 Olympic logo. Black athletic briefs complete her uniform. The background is a soft, heavily blurred stadium crowd, creating a shallow depth of field that emphasizes her muscular build, powerful motion, and absolute determination. The mood is electrifying and heroic, capturing an elite champion at the absolute peak of human performance.
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Admirable Women
@admirablewomen.bsky.social
2 months ago
Figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi: * Gold medal, women's figure skating, 1992 * World Figure Skating Hall of Fame, 1999 * US Olympic Hall of Fame, 2005 Founded the Always Dream Foundation to advocate for early childhood literacy, 1996. She was born #OTD in 1971. #WomenInSport #champion #EarlyLiteracy
A split-screen composition celebrates the legacy of legendary American figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi (born July 12, 1971), a pioneer who made history as the first Asian American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in ladies' singles. The left side captures an iconic moment from her historic gold-medal performance at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France. Gliding gracefully across the smooth white ice, she performs a dynamic spiral pose, balancing elegantly on her left white skate while extending her left leg high behind her. Her upper body leans forward with outstretched arms, her face tilted upward with a focused expression. She wears a striking black and gold long-sleeved skating dress with an intricate beaded bodice and a flared, ruffled skirt. The right side features a warm, close-up portrait of Yamaguchi years later. Smiling directly at the camera, she exudes confidence and grace with a cheerful expression. Her dark hair cascades in elegant waves past her shoulders, framing her face. She wears a high-necked, textured dark glitter knit sweater and delicate dangling earrings. The background shows a lush green hedge and a hint of a blue-and-white structure. Together, the images juxtapose her athletic triumph with her enduring grace, creating an inspiring and triumphant mood that honors her profound impact on women’s sports and her induction into the World Figure Skating and US Olympic Halls of Fame.
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Admirable Women
@admirablewomen.bsky.social
about 1 month ago
#OTD in 2024, Nafissatou Thiam won her 3rd consecutive Olympic gold medal in the heptathlon at the Paris Olympics. 🥇 🥇 🥇 She is the first multi-event athlete in Olympic history to win 3 consecutive titles. Her first gold medal at Rio 2016 & second at Tokyo 2020. #WomenInSport #Belgium #champion
An action shot of Belgian heptathlete Nafissatou Thiam competing in the javelin throw at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, a historic event where she secured her third consecutive Olympic gold medal. Thiam is positioned in the center, her body dynamically twisted as she prepares to release the javelin. Her left arm is extended fully forward and slightly upward, fingers splayed to guide her momentum, while her right hand grips the purple-and-blue javelin branded "Nemeth Classic 75m" pulled far back behind her. She wears a white Team Belgium uniform featuring black, yellow, and red side accents and a bib reading "PARIS 2024 THIAM". Her face is a mask of intense concentration, with furrowed brows and a clenched jaw. A supportive black and orange technical belt wraps around her midsection. The background shows a heavily blurred stadium crowd, creating a shallow depth of field that keeps the focus entirely on her powerful, athletic execution.
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Admirable Women
@admirablewomen.bsky.social
19 days ago
German athlete Ulrike Nasse-Meyfarth won 2 Olympic gold medals in the high jump with a cool twist: 🥇 #OTD in 1972: Youngest Olympic champion ever in women's track and field, high jump, age 16 🥇 1984: Oldest Olympic champion ever (at the time) in women's high jump, age 28 #WomenInSport #Olympics
A black-and-white action photograph captures West German high jumper Ulrike Nasse-Meyfarth (born 1956) mid-flight during a Fosbury Flop. Suspended horizontally in the air, her body arches gracefully over a thin high-jump bar supported by two vertical stanchions. She wears a light-colored athletic tank top with a contrasting dark band across the chest and matching high-cut shorts. Her short, dark hair wind-swept from the motion, her face displays a look of intense, serene concentration as she clears the height. The background is a soft-focus blur of a crowded stadium, emphasizing the height and isolation of her leap. The grain-textured composition highlights the raw athleticism and precision that led her to become the youngest individual Olympic champion in athletics at age 16 during the 1972 Munich Games. Twelve years later, she cemented her legacy by winning gold again at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, making her one of the most resilient and iconic figures in track and field history.
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Admirable Women
@admirablewomen.bsky.social
about 2 months ago
#OTD in 1996, swimmer Amy Van Dyken won her fourth gold medal of the Atlanta Olympics--becoming the first American woman to win 4 gold medals in a single Olympic Games. 🥇 100m Butterfly 🥇 50m Freestyle 🥇 4x100m Medley Relay 🥇 4x100m Freestyle Relay #WomenInSport #swimming #champion
An intense, historical sports photograph of American swimmer Amy Van Dyken competing. Seen from a close, side-profile perspective, she powers through the water, her head and broad shoulders emerging above the turbulent, splashing surface. She wears a white swim cap printed with a prominent American flag and her last name "VAN DYKEN" in bold black lettering, along with dark, low-profile racing goggles. Her face shows a fierce expression of immense focus and physical exertion, with her mouth slightly open to catch a quick breath of air. Water droplets explode dramatically around her in mid-air, emphasizing her explosive speed and power. Her wet shoulders and the strap of her blue swimsuit glisten under the bright indoor arena lighting, while the background reveals blurred pool lane markers. The composition conveys a sense of high-stakes competition and athletic excellence, capturing a historic moment from her legendary career as a six-time Olympic gold medalist.
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