Monaco Women's Olympiad Javelin Throw France Athlete 1921 Real Photo Postcard

The participation of women in competitive javelin throwing, as depicted in this photograph, reflects a transformative era for women's athletics in the early 20th century. While track and field events for women gained international prominence with the Women's World Games starting in 1922, the javelin throw specifically became an Olympic event for women at the 1932 Los Angeles Games. This period saw women increasingly entering sports previously dominated by men, challenging societal norms regarding female physical activity and public presence.