In 1902 she became the first woman to compete at the World Figure Skating Championships by entering what was presumed to be a men's event, winning the silver medal, which prompted the International Skating Union to institute a separate ladies' event.
She became the first woman. This was in 1902. This was to compete at the World Figure Skating Championships by entering what was presumed to be a men's event. She was winning the silver medal. This was in 1902. The silver medal prompted the International Skating Union to institute a separate ladies' event.