Throughout history, women have had to fight for equal opportunities in sports. Over the years, countless female athletes have broken down barriers and opened up sports to women of all ages and races. Trailblazing Female Athletes explores the diverse athletic careers of all-star women in different sports. Each book contains quick facts, sidebars, a glossary, an index, and resources for more information. Over the years, many women have made contributions to cycling. Kittie Knox broke barriers in the 1890s, paving the way for athletes such as Beryl Burton, Juliana Buhring, Marianne Vos, and Oksana Masters. Read this book to learn more about each woman's struggles and successes, and to find out what makes them trailblazers.