Born: 16 September 1881, United Kingdom
Died: 9 September 1917
Country most active: United Kingdom
Also known as: Florence Madeline Cave
The following is excerpted from Infinite Women creator Allison Tyra’s book Uncredited: Women’s Overlooked, Misattributed, and Stolen Work.
Ice skater Madge Syers entered the all-male figure skating world championships and placed second. Officials promptly banned women from the championships until a ladies event was organised in 1905.