This Amazing Female Athlete Went Against So Many Societal Norms In Her Day To Become A Successful Tennis Player, As Well As The First Woman To Ride A Horse In A Major Polo Match

Eleonora had quite the interesting life balance, being the ultimate picture of decorum at social events and an absolute beast on the sports fields.

However, she did get arrested once for smoking in the lobby of a Boston hotel, which was something that only men were allowed to do at the time. 

Any criticisms for her behavior didn’t stop Eleonora, as she went on to achieve great things as an athlete.

Some of her achievements include becoming a four-time national tennis champion and the first woman to ever ride a horse in a major polo match in 1909.

In addition, she won over 200 trophies and was one of the first women to race a car and later fight a speeding ticket. Overall, she played 19 different sports. 

Eleonora passed away at the age of 86 in 1968. After her death, she was inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame, International Women’s Sports Hall of Fame, and the Horsemen’s Hall of Fame. What an amazing life she led!

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