Rebel Girls Go for Gold

Stories for Kids

Join Rebel Girls as they spotlight six amazing women and girls from all over the world who broke Olympic barriers, fought for their right to compete, wowed the world with their athletic talent, and left the Olympic sports arena changed for all those who came after them. Women and girls who broke the mold and became icons. Women and girls who weren’t afraid to go for the gold!

Stamata Revithi and a Woman's Herstory of the Olympic Marathon

In this first episode, you’ll hear the story of Stamata Revithi, the first woman marathon runner, and other women throughout the ages who fought to compete in track and field events in the Olympics. Join Rebel Girls for this series as they spotlight six amazing women and girls from all over the world who broke Olympic barriers, fought for their right to compete, wowed the world with their athletic talent, and left the Olympic sports arena changed for all those who came after them. Women and girls who broke the mold and became icons. Women and girls who weren’t afraid to go for the gold!

Lis Hartel

In the second episode, you’ll hear the story of Lis Hartel, the first woman Paralympian, who fought to retrain in dressage after polio left her paralyzed from the waist down. Join Rebel Girls for this series as they spotlight six amazing women and girls from all over the world who broke Olympic barriers, fought for their right to compete, wowed the world with their athletic talent, and left the Olympic sports arena changed for all those who came after them. Women and girls who broke the mold and became icons. Women and girls who weren’t afraid to go for the gold!