Results: National Girls and Women in Sports Day

The National Girls and Women in Sports Day is an annual day of observance held during the first week of February to acknowledge the accomplishments of female athletes, recognize the influence of sports participation for women and girls, and honor the progress and advocation for equality for women in sports. (Wikipedia) Did you know about this day?

National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) began in 1987 as a special day in our nation's capital to recognize women's sports. In 1987, NGWSD also served as a remembrance of Olympic volleyball player, Flo Hyman, for her athletic achievements and dedication to promoting equality for women's sports. Did you ever watch Flo Hyman play volleyball?

Babe Didrikson Zaharias was a talented athlete. She was the first woman to play in a Professional Golfer's Association event in 1938, the Los Angeles Open. In 1949, she helped found the Ladies Professional Golf Association, and was later inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. Have you heard heard of Babe Didrikson Zaharias?

Michelle Kwan, former figure skater, won more than 40 championships. Kwan is a two-time Olympic medalist (silver in 1998, bronze in 2002), a five-time World champion (1996, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003). and a nine-time U.S. champion (1996, 1998–2005). She is currently a diplomat serving as United States Ambassador to Belize. Have you ever seen Michelle Kwan skate?