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#OnThisDay, 4 Aug 1948, the women’s shot put and long jump events were held for the first time at the Olympics in London. Micheline Ostermeyer won gold in the shot put and Olga Gyarmati won gold in the long jump. #WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory #BritishHistory #OlympicWomen 🗃️

Micheline Ostermeyer in her Olympic sweatshirt uniform. She is a white woman with brown or red hair. She was also a classical pianist.

Olga Gyarmati in her Olympic uniform jacket. She is a white woman with fair hair.

aug 4, 2025, 8:00 am • 20 5

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