1900 Summer Olympics topic
Also known as
- Games of the II Olympiad
The 1900 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the II Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1900 in Paris, France. No opening or closing ceremonies were held but competitions began on May 14 and ended on October 28. The Games were held as part of the 1900 World's Fair. Over a thousand competitors took part in 19 different sports. Women took part in the games for the first time and Charlotte Cooper became the first female Olympic champion. The...
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- May 14, 1900
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- Oct 28, 1900
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- Athletics at the 1900 Summer Olympics - Men's 4000 metre steeplechase
- Athletics at the 1900 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metres
- Athletics at the 1900 Summer Olympics - Men's marathon
- Fencing at the 1900 Summer Olympics - Men's amateurs-masters épée
- Equestrian at the 1900 Summer Olympics - Mail coach
- Rowing at the 1900 Summer Olympics - Single sculls
- Archery at the 1900 Summer Olympics - Au Cordon Doré 50 metres
- Athletics at the 1900 Summer Olympics - Men's triple jump
- Cycling at the 1900 Summer Olympics - Men's sprint
- Swimming at the 1900 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metre team swimming
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- 24
| Number Of Athletes |
- 997
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