Episodios

  • Stamata Revithi and a Woman's Herstory of the Olympic Marathon
    Jul 1 2021

    In this first episode, you’ll hear the story of Stamata Revithi, the first woman marathon runner, and other women throughout the ages who fought to compete in track and field events in the Olympics.

    Join Rebel Girls for this series as they spotlight six amazing women and girls from all over the world who broke Olympic barriers, fought for their right to compete, wowed the world with their athletic talent, and left the Olympic sports arena changed for all those who came after them. Women and girls who broke the mold and became icons. Women and girls who weren’t afraid to go for the gold!

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    23 mins
  • Lis Hartel
    Jul 1 2021

    In the second episode, you’ll hear the story of Lis Hartel, the first woman Paralympian, who fought to retrain in dressage after polio left her paralyzed from the waist down.

    Join Rebel Girls for this series as they spotlight six amazing women and girls from all over the world who broke Olympic barriers, fought for their right to compete, wowed the world with their athletic talent, and left the Olympic sports arena changed for all those who came after them. Women and girls who broke the mold and became icons. Women and girls who weren’t afraid to go for the gold!

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    19 mins
  • Anita Defrantz
    Jul 1 2021

    In the third episode, you’ll hear the story of Anita Defrantz, a rower who used her position as an Olympic athlete and lawyer to stand up for what was right and fight for equality.

    Join Rebel Girls for this series as they spotlight six amazing women and girls from all over the world who broke Olympic barriers, fought for their right to compete, wowed the world with their athletic talent, and left the Olympic sports arena changed for all those who came after them. Women and girls who broke the mold and became icons. Women and girls who weren’t afraid to go for the gold!

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    20 mins
  • Nadia Comaneci
    Jul 1 2021

    In the fourth episode, you’ll hear the story of Nadia Comaneci, a brave gymnast who defected from her home country in protest of the corrupt government.

    Join Rebel Girls for this series as they spotlight six amazing women and girls from all over the world who broke Olympic barriers, fought for their right to compete, wowed the world with their athletic talent, and left the Olympic sports arena changed for all those who came after them. Women and girls who broke the mold and became icons. Women and girls who weren’t afraid to go for the gold!

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    20 mins
  • Kim Soo-Nyung
    Jul 1 2021

    In the fifth episode, you’ll hear the story of Kim Soo-Nyung, who brought Olympic glory to South Korea as an archery champion and inspired many young South Korean women to follow in her footsteps.

    Join Rebel Girls for this series as they spotlight six amazing women and girls from all over the world who broke Olympic barriers, fought for their right to compete, wowed the world with their athletic talent, and left the Olympic sports arena changed for all those who came after them. Women and girls who broke the mold and became icons. Women and girls who weren’t afraid to go for the gold!

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    19 mins
  • Mariana Pajon
    Jul 1 2021

    In this sixth episode, you’ll hear the story of Mariana Pajon, a daredevil BMX racer whose quest to bring gold medals home to Colombia is far from over.

    Join Rebel Girls for this series as they spotlight six amazing women and girls from all over the world who broke Olympic barriers, fought for their right to compete, wowed the world with their athletic talent, and left the Olympic sports arena changed for all those who came after them. Women and girls who broke the mold and became icons. Women and girls who weren’t afraid to go for the gold!

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    15 mins