By Scott Kendrick, About.com
Australia scores a run against the United States in the 2004 Olympics.
Jonathan Ferrey/Getty ImagesAfter World War II, Canadian soldiers introduced softball to the Netherlands. In 1939, softball was introduced to Australia.
The first international women's softball tournament was held in 1965 in Melbourne, Australia, a tournament won by the Australian team.
The first Olympics softball tournament was held in 1996 in Atlanta.
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