The 1922 Women's World Games (French Jeux Olympiques Féminins and Jeux féminins mondiaux) also dubbed the 1922 Women's Olympic Games were the first regular international Women's World Games. The tournament was held 20 August 1922 at the Stade Pershing in Paris.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
A list of 77 women from five nations were listed to participate. However, note not all entered athletes also participated.[8][11] The athletes were selected by the nations. Some countries used specific matches to select athletes, like the United States organized the 1922 United States Women's World Games trials.
The morning session on 20 August consisted of the heats in the 60 metres, 100 yards, 100 yards hurdles, high jump, long jump, standing long jump and 300 meters.[8]
Before the afternoon session, the Games were opened with an olympic style ceremony, including a parade of nations. American Lucile Godbold was selected to carry the American flag, with the American team wearing white uniforms.[8][12]
In the 20 August 1922 newspaper a schedule was published of the Games.[9]
Morning session (from 9.00am)
High jump (qualificaion)
Standing long jump (qualificaion)
300 metres (qualificaion)
Javelin throw (qualificaion)
Long jump (qualificaion)
4 x 110 yards relay (qualification)
Opening ceremony
Afternoon session (from 14.30pm)
100 yards hurdles (qualification)
High jump
60 metres (qualification)
Shot put
100 yards (qualification)
Long jump
300 metres
French Basketball Championships (final)
100 yards hurdles
60 metres
Javelin throw
100 yards
Long jump
1000 metres
4x 110 yards relay
Demonstration events
The Games took place in "perfect weather conditions". There were 20,000 spectators.[1][5][8]
