Irene Steer wins gold at the 1912 Olympics as a part of the British women's relay team.
On July 15, 1912, Irene Steer became the first Welsh woman to win an Olympic gold medal as part of the British women's 4x100 meter freestyle relay team at the Stockholm Olympics. The team set a world record with a time of 5:52.8.
This event was historic, not only marking the first time women were included in Olympic swimming but also setting a new standard for female athletes worldwide. Irene Steer's achievement symbolized the breaking of gender barriers in a male-dominated sporting world.