Yellowfin dissects female participation at the Olympic Games with infographics and data visualization

London has played host to the Olympic Games on two previous occasions in 1908 and 1948. In 2012, 205 nations are expected to compete, contributing over 14,000 athletes – including 170 Paralympic teams – in over 300 events.

While the Olympics has clearly evolved and diversified in a myriad of aspects over the past 100 plus years, the issue of gender equality was thrust to the fore in a...