Amsterdam:History was made at the 1928 Olympic Games when the first-ever women's 100 metres final took place.
According to Ghana Web, American sprinter Elizabeth 'Betty' Robinson claimed the gold medal, becoming the first woman to win the Olympic 100m title.
Canada's Bobby Rosenfeld finished in second place, securing the silver medal, while her fellow Canadian, Ethel Smith, took the bronze. This race marked a significant milestone for women in athletics as it was the inaugural competition for women in the Olympic 100m event.
Nearly a century later, the 1928 final remains a landmark moment in the history of women's athletics.