The first recorded women's athletic event/competition were the Heraean Games, held in 6th century BCE. The Heraean Games were similar to the ancient Olympic games but they were for women only and celebrated the goddess Hera. The historical timeline of women in sports shows that women have been active athletes and have participated in a wide range of competitions including, but not limited to, the Heraean Games, Tsu Chu (ancient Chinese football; also called Cuju), regatta (boat races), golf, cricket, baseball, ice skating, swimming, tennis, hockey and boxing matches.
Women in Boxing? People did not take women in this sport seriously until the 70s. In 2012, Women's Boxing became an official Olympic Sport and Nicola Adams (representing Great Britain) won the gold medal. (Ref: Encyclopedia Brittanica)
Female gladiators are a part of the history of women in sports. A relief from Halicarnassus (Modern Turkey) shows two female gladiators, one named Amazon and the other named Achilia (the female version of Achilles). The relief celebrates the missio (honorable release) of two female fighters. The relief is on display now at the British Museum.
Check out this quick list posted at Virily.com of significant moments in the history of women in sports.
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