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Grads star centre Noel MacDonald recalls the team's glory days
Throughout history, "ladies" were discouraged from participating in team sports because it was thought competition would lead to "manly" behaviours. But thanks to pioneering athletes such as Bobbie Rosenfeld, Nancy Greene and Hayley Wickenheiser, young women now have the freedom to participate and excel in any sport — be it track, skiing or hockey. These women not only excelled in their chosen fields but were instrumental in shattering stereotypes of the female athlete.
Program: CBC News Roundup
Broadcast Date: June 13, 1947
Guest(s): Noel MacDonald
Reporter: Enide Nemmie
Duration: 2:09
Last updated: December 27, 2012
Page consulted on December 27, 2012
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