The provided chart and graph illustrate the total number of athletes who participated in the Olympic Games starting from 1924. According to the chart, the number of women participating in the Olympics was nearly zero, showing a significant disparity compared to male athletes. However, after approximately 90 years, the total number of women dramatically increased. The graph indicates that during this period, the total number of participants rose from slightly above 4,000 to around 10,000.
The chart highlights the sharp increase in the number of women who joined the Olympic Games between 1984 and 2012, with the female athlete count surpassing 5,000. In 1924, the gap between male and female participants was substantial, but over the years, this gap diminished, although the number of male athletes still exceeded that of female athletes.
The graph illustrates the overall increase in participants each year. From 1924 until 1952, the growth was gradual, but between 1984 and 2012, the total number of participants rose steadily, climbing from approximately 4,000 to over 10,000.