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Fair Game: Pioneering Canadian women in sports

Throughout history, "ladies" were discouraged from participating in team sports because it was thought competition would lead to "manly" behaviours. But thanks to pioneering athletes such as Bobbie Rosenfeld, Nancy Greene and Hayley Wickenheiser, young women now have the freedom to participate and excel in any sport — be it track, skiing or hockey. These women not only excelled in their chosen fields but were instrumental in shattering stereotypes of the female athlete.


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Fair Game: Pioneering Canadian women in sports

 
One of the greatest all-around athletes

 
The reigning queens of basketball

 
The first lady of Canadian golf

 One of the greatest all-around athletes

Bobbie Rosenfeld sets the bar with her athletic excellence. (Radio; runs 8:22)

 The reigning queens of basketball

The phenomenal Edmonton Grads dominate the game with their unparalleled record. (TV; runs 2:19)

 The first lady of Canadian golf

Ada Mackenzie opens up the world of golf for women. (Radio; runs 2:32)

 
Pint-sized teen becomes the first to swim Lake Ontario

 
He's a girl!

 
A success on and off the slopes

 Pint-sized teen becomes the first to swim Lake Ontario

Marilyn Bell proves women can succeed in marathon events. (TV; runs 3:12)

 He's a girl!

Nine-year-old Abby Hoffman talks about playing hockey disguised as a boy. (TV; runs 2:05)

 A success on and off the slopes

Champion skier Nancy Greene maintains steady control in all aspects of her life. (Radio; runs 2:07)

 
Making hockey history

 
Playing with the big boys

 
 Making hockey history

Manon Rheaume becomes the first woman to play in the National Hockey League. (TV; runs 8:44)

 Playing with the big boys

Fifteen-year-old Hayley Wickenheiser talks about her future in professional hockey. (TV; runs 6:03)

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