100 Memorable U.S. Olympic Moments

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Babe Didrikson Blazes Trail For Females (1932)

Babe Didrikson (later Babe Didrikson Zaharias) is commonly known as one of the best female athletes of the 20th century. From a young age she excelled in athletics and proved that girls could also be accomplished athletes. At the 1932 Games in Los Angeles, Didrikson won gold in the 80-meter hurdles and the javelin throw, and took silver in the long jump.