Mary Perkins Ives Abbott (1857–1904) was an American writer, golfer, reviewer and novelist. Abbott competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics golf tournament in Paris, where she finished tied for seventh place. A historic record, both she and her daughter, Margaret Abbott, the first ever female gold medalist at the games, competed in the event.Margaret Ives Abbott (1878–1955) was an American amateur golfer. She was the first American woman to win an Olympic event: the women's golf tournament at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Margaret Ives Abbott (1878–1955) was an American amateur golfer. She was the first American woman to win an Olympic event: the women's golf tournament at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris.