Recapping the top moments in women’s sports from February in past years.
February is known for having very cold weather, but it’s also a time when sports on ice and on the court start to bloom. February never ceases to deliver moments that shape the present and future of women’s athletics.
Women’s basketball is at its peak in February. Teams are playing against their rivals or are competing for the conference title during this time. February is the month where March Madness’ narrative is being shaped, but also where records can be broken.
One of the most historic moments in basketball that happened in February was in 2020, when Sabrina Ionescu became the first player, men’s or women’s, to record 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 1,000 assists. This milestone changed the way people viewed women’s basketball and also symbolized the evolution of the women’s game.
February also gives us the Winter Olympics, where female athletes have given us many iconic moments in sports history. On Feb. 17, 1998, the U.S. Women’s Hockey team won gold in the Nagano Olympics, having defeated Canada 3-1. It was the first-ever Olympic women’s hockey tournament. This tournament helped grow women’s hockey in the U.S. and sparked long-term growth in the sport.
The month of February is dedicated to the achievements of female athletes, participation and equity in sports. National Girls and Women in Sports Day was established in 1987, also celebrating the impact of athletics on girls’ and women’s lives.