Curated OER
Kids Health: Female Athlete Triad
The female athlete triad is composed of three disorders that all stem from a woman's obsession with how she looks. Conditions in this triad result in weakness and damage to one's body. This condition is outlined in a detailed manner in...
American Academy of Family Physicians
Aafp: The Female Athlete Triad
This article from the American Family Physician journal is designed for female athletes. It includes the definition, risk factors, signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the female athlete triad.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Didrikson Was a Woman Ahead of Her Time
ESPN provides detailed highlights on the career of legendary multi-talented athlete and golfer, Babe Didrikson. Among her many awards are AP Female Athlete of the Year and ESPN's tenth greatest athlete of the century.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Biography: Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Profile of Babe Didrikson Zaharias, which concentrates on her role as one of America's foremost female athletes. Babe is particularly well-known for breaking ground in women's golf.
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Athletics
Learn about the track and field events that take place during the Summer Olympics competition: races, jumps, throws, and combined events. Using colorful drawings and animations, this site provides a good introduction to the various...
Other
Usa Track & Field: Jackie Joyner Kersee
At this site you can find some interesting information on all-around athlete, Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Includes a list of all her events and a timeline of her life thus far.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Rudolph Ran and the World Went Wild
This site has an ESPN article about Wilma Rudolph (1940-1994 CE) featuring several quotes from her about her childhood and the impact of her Olympic career on other athletes. Links in the sidebar also takes you to additional material on...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Week of 6 9 14: 91 Year Old Charlotte Woman Sets New Marathon Record
Read about a 91 year old marathon runner and her new record.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Wilma Rudolph
Track star Wilma Rudolph overcame several childhood illness to become, in 1960, the first American woman to win 3 Olympic gold medals. Use this resource to learn more about the awards and recognition this amazing athlete earned.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Althea Gibson Broke Barriers
Gibson was a woman of many firsts. She was the first black to compete at a national tennis tournament and then later at Wimbledon. She was the first black to win either and also won the French championship. This article discusses her...
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Sport Science
In this colorful and interactive resource, students can learn about the science behind baseball, hockey, cycling, skateboarding, and surfing.
Other
Usa Gymnastics: Gabrielle Douglas
A bulleted list of data about Olympic gymnast Gabrielle Douglas, with links to videos of many of her competitive performances.
Other
Aauw: History of Women's Participation
This has a comprehensive history of women in sports. Set up in a timeline format, dating back to 776B.C. up until 2002 A.D.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Althea Gibson Won Again!
Althea Gibson made it possible for the Williams sisters to play at Wimbledon. As the first African-American to win that title, she was a pioneer. See photos and read more about her on this Library of Congress site.
Merna A Forster
Heroines: Chantal Petitclerc
Chantal Petitclerc has gained international recognition for her achievements in wheelchair racing. Information about her life is contained here as well as links for further study.
Other
Women in History: Wilma Rudolph
Lakewood Public Library presents "Living vignettes of notable women from U.S. history," including this biographical sketch of Olympic champion Wilma Rudolph. Features include a list of awards and links to other resources for further...
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Billie Jean Won for All Women
Although she won numerous tennis championships, Billie Jean King will probably always be remembered for her victory against Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes". Biographical facts and career statistics are included at this ESPN site.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Billie Jean King
The National Women's Hall of Fame gives a tribute to Billy Jean King and her great accomplishments as a tennis player and as a pioneer for women in sports.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Jackie Joyner Kersee
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Jackie Joyner-Kersee, an American athlete, considered by many to be the greatest female athlete ever, who became the first participant to score more than 7,000 points in the heptathlon.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Mildred "Babe" Didrikson
This article overviews Didrikson's athletic career, in which she won Olympic medals and golf trophies. Use this article to learn about why she is considered heroic and check out the related links.
Other
Golf Europe: Babe Zaharias (1915 1956)
This is a good biography about Babe Zaharias. It details not only her skill at golf, but in the several other sports at which she excelled.
Other
Wic: Short Biography of Billie Jean King
A short biography of Billie Jean King's successful career and her contribution to women in tennis.
Danuta Bois
Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Billie Jean King
This site gives a short summary of Billie Jean King's life and her achievements.
Merna A Forster
Heroines: Sharon Wood
Sharon Wood is the first woman to ever scale Mount Everest. There is a link here to her personal site.