🏟 OLYMPIC SPECIAL; The spirit of the Heraean Games lives on in every female Olympian 🏆

The early female athletes who laid the groundwork for future generations

The Heraean Games is a painting by Prospero Piatti.

The Olympic Games have a storied history, from their modern revival by Baron Pierre de Coubertin to their ancient origins in Olympia. However, the narrative often overlooks a crucial aspect: the role of women in these early competitions. While the history of the ancient Olympic Games is well-documented,…