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director of physical training for women at the time, introduced a specialized wartime class. An obstacle course, labeled as the nation's only one designed for women, was constructed beside the Women's Gym. The course featured balance beams, parallel bars, hoops, hanging ropes, and a high fence to enhance strength and stamina.
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