The line graph illustrates the number of males and females who participated in the Olympics from their inception in 1924 until 2004.
Overall, the total number of participants in the Olympics has been steadily increasing over the years. The number of male athletes saw a steep rise at the beginning of this period compared to female participants, whose numbers increased significantly toward the end.
In 1924, nearly 1,000% more males participated in the Olympics, with approximately 3,000 male athletes compared to only about 300 females. By 1944, the number of male athletes rose sharply to nearly 5,500 and steadily increased over the years, reaching slightly over 6,000 by 2004.
In contrast, although the initial number of female participants was lower, their numbers climbed steadily throughout the years, reaching 2,000 by 1984. After 1984, the female participation in the Olympics skyrocketed, reaching almost 6,000 by 2004, which is slightly less than the male participation.