Didrikson looked down the line of racers anxiously. The AAU Championships was a once in a lifetime thing, and she had made it, surprising the public because she was a woman. The shot was fired and the race began. The dedicated girl who played everything but dolls was leaping with all of her might over the hurdles. Before she knew it, the race was over. She had confidently broken the record with a time of 11.7 seconds. The 80-meter hurdle wasn’t the only event “Babe” won that day. She broke records in the javelin, baseball throw, and the high jump with a strong finish (Schwartz). Mildred “Babe” Didrikson Zaharias was the woman who dedicated her time and was confident in her abilities. She not only played, but also succeeded in every sport, founding the Ladies Professional Golf Association. Babe Didrikson was dedicated, confident, and a role model to anyone who has a dream. …show more content…
Didrikson’s big goal was “to be the greatest athlete who ever lived,” and she was right. In 1933, she had her mind set to that goal and golf became her best sport. This move helped her become a huge influence to those who played (Wilhelm). Babe also showed dedication for her goals because she was willing to sacrifice her public appearance. In Babe’s time, the public thought women should not participate in sports. “Zaharias came to form in a period when competitive female athletes were looked upon with some disdain. Sure, times were changing, but the 19th Amendment, which was intended to grant women rights equal to men, was less than 20 years old – and deep-seated perceptions were slow to change” (Wilhelm). Because of her decision to pursue her dreams, Babe showed her true dedication for golf after she helped create the Ladies Professional Golf Association in the 1950’s. Didrikson was willing to put all of her time into the things she enjoyed, even if that meant standing out in the