When henie came along ice skaters were not in Olympics or dressed and skated in an ordinary way or had to be men?

Answer 1

When Sonja Henie emerged as a prominent figure in figure skating during the 1920s and 1930s, the sport was not yet included in the Olympic Games, and its participants typically wore plain, practical clothing. Henie revolutionized the sport by introducing glamorous costumes and showcasing a more artistic and theatrical style of skating. Her success and popularity helped elevate figure skating's status, leading to its inclusion in the Olympics in 1908 and 1924, and encouraging more women to participate in the sport.