Founded in 1974 by legendary Brooklyn track coach Fred Thompson, with the support of Colgate-Palmolive, Colgate Women’s Games has promoted the transformational power of athletics, mentorship and education to thousands of young female competitors through organized sport. Participating athletes were given the opportunity to win one of more than 100 education scholarships awarded by Colgate-Palmolive each year, in $2,000, $1,000, and $500 denominations based on order of finish in the finals.
“Colgate Women’s Games is more than just a competition; it’s a testament to the power of sport, mentorship, and education to advance the health and wellbeing of all people – and reflects on our Company’s purpose and values of being Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous,” said Sally Massey, Chief Human Resources Officer, Colgate-Palmolive. “The Colgate Women’s Games community cares about each other, welcomes one another with open arms, and supports girls and women as they courageously pursue their dreams. We are incredibly proud of our nearly 50 years of support for this tight-knit community, and look forward to cheering our athletes on.”
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For nearly 50 years, the Colgate Women’s Games has provided girls and women with opportunities to pursue their educational goals and achieve their potential both on and off the track. As a result, the Colgate Women’s Games has supported thousands of young women in developing successful careers as world-class athletes, doctors, lawyers, teachers, and entrepreneurs. Many standout high school competitors have earned athletic scholarships that enabled them to pay for college. The event has produced over 25 athletes who have competed in renowned world-class championships and has bolstered the careers of hundreds of age-group, collegiate, and National Champions.
“For decades, Colgate Women’s Games has fostered talented leaders both on and off the track and inspired thousands of female athletes with a focus on mentorship and creating educational pathways that can lead to brighter and healthier futures,” said Cheryl Toussaint, world-class championship medalist and Meet Director, Colgate Women’s Games. “I know the 49th Season will build on our legacy of helping the next generation of girls and women to achieve their dreams.”
This season’s events were held indoors and included two preliminary meets, a semi-final competition, and a final meet where the top competitors in each event received educational scholarships and trophies. All girls in grades one and above who are enrolled in and attending school, including women in college and beyond, were eligible to participate in two events at each preliminary meet.
Events included: the 55-meter dash, 55-meter hurdles, 200-meter dash, 400-meter dash, 800-meter run, 1,500-meter run, high jump, and shot put, depending on grade division. Medals and ribbons were awarded to top place finishers in each event at preliminary meets, and trophies and medals were awarded to semi-finalists and finalists.
