The 52: Stories of Women Who Transformed Toronto
52% of Torontonians are women. It's time we tell their
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As a medal-winning Olympian and a leading sports journalist, Fanny Rosenfeld’s multi-faceted career changed the landscape of women’s sports in Canada.
1904 - 1969 | Journalist and Olympic Track & Field Athlete
A remarkable figure in Canadian sports, Fanny “Bobbie” Rosenfeld achieved acclaim as both a track and field athlete and a sportswriter. Her shining moment came at the 1928 Olympic Summer Games in Amsterdam, where she secured two Olympic medals – becoming one of the first Canadian women to compete at the Games. Unfortunately, arthritis cut short her athletic career, but she channeled her passion into writing. For 20 years, her column “Sports Reel” graced the pages of The Globe and Mail, where she promoted and defended women’s sports in an otherwise discriminatory landscape.
Rosenfeld served as a role model for women in sports, particularly those from the working class.
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The 52: Stories of Women Who Transformed Toronto
52% of Torontonians are women. It's time we tell their stories.
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Meet The 52
Explore the full list of 52 remarkable women that make up the foundation of our multi-year project.
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Beatrice Worsley
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Kathleen Taylor
Kathleen Taylor breaks ground no matter what industry she stands in. An accomplished business leader, her career continues to break barriers and light the way for women at major corporate
Emily Stowe
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Min Sook Lee
Min Sook Lee is an industry-recognized filmmaker who advocates for social justice at the intersection of art and social change through her films and professorship at OCAD University.