Watch as Elizabeth Robinson wins first-ever Olympic women's 100m final

History was made at the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam when the first-ever women’s 100 metres final was held.

American sprinter Elizabeth “Betty” Robinson emerged as the winner, claiming the gold medal and becoming the first woman to win the Olympic 100m title.

Canada’s Bobby Rosenfeld finished second to take the silver medal, while her compatriot Ethel Smith secured the bronze.

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The historic race marked a significant milestone for women in athletics, as women competed in the Olympic 100m for the first time.

Nearly a century later, the 1928 final remains a landmark moment in the history of women’s athletics.

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