Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:57am on 13 Aug 2024,Tuesday Sports
The 2024 Paris Olympics have made history by achieving full gender parity, with an equal number of male and female athletes competing. This milestone includes 152 medal events for women, 157 for men, and 20 mixed-gender events. The women’s marathon will conclude the Games for the first time, spotlighting female athletes. This achievement marks a significant moment in Olympic history, reflecting over a century of progress since women first competed in Paris in 1900.