answers have something to do with the olympics, past present or future
3)Nelson's freedom enabled his country to return to compete after 25 years. In which city did they compete? (9) 4) Women saw the first light here? (9) 10)He jumped hurdles to be also known as bus I believe! (5,7) 15)According to Shelley it arose like sunrise from the sea! (6) 22) Almost looks like this might be thrown around in a debate! (6) 26)Horses were not welcome into Australia in 1956 so they completed here instead (6)
If I had to guess at the answer to 4) it would be Amsterdam. The Olympics of 1928 saw women compete in athletics events for the first time, plus this was also the first Olympics where the Olympic flame was lit.