The Edmonton Grads won the first women's world title in basketball in 1924.
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13 Facts About Edmonton Grads
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In 1915, the Edmonton Grads defeated women's basketball teams across Alberta to become provincial champions.
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Teams were allowed to challenge the title holders to a match at any time during the year—with a three-month wait between rematches, if defeated—and the Edmonton Grads successfully held on to their trophy for the next several years.
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In 1917, with a growing reputation for beating all challengers, the Edmonton Grads retained their provincial champion status without needing to defend it once.
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Edmonton Grads retained their amateur status to make sure they would be eligible for the Olympics if basketball was made an official Olympic sport.
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In 1924, the Edmonton Grads were invited to play at the summer Olympic games in Paris.
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The Edmonton Grads swept four consecutive Olympic Games from 1924 to 1936, winning all 24 Olympic matches they played.
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In May 1940, the Edmonton Grads won their last Canadian championship before disbanding.
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Some Edmonton Grads players went on to join other Canadian basketball teams, such as the Comets and the Hedlunds.
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The Edmonton Grads continued to stay in touch with each other after disbandment, meeting for reunions every four years.
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In 1961, the Edmonton Grads decided to form an official organization to help them stay connected and answer public inquiries about the team.
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Edmonton Grads were inducted into the Canada Sports Hall of Fame in 2017.
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On November 9,2019, the Edmonton Grads were featured in a Google Doodle celebrating the team.
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