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2 unusual facts about 1900 Summer Olympics


History of the French national rugby union team

The French national rugby union team first competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics.

Peru at the Olympics

However, prior to the creation of the Comité Olímpico Peruano in 1924, the Peruvian Carlos de Candamo competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics in two fencing events of foil and épée.


Alfred Tysoe

Alfred Ernest Tysoe (21 March 1874 – 26 October 1901) was an English athlete, and winner of two gold medals at the 1900 Olympic Games representing Great Britain.

Archery at the 1900 Summer Olympics – Au Chapelet 33 metres

The Au Chapelet at 33 metres event was part of the archery programme at the 1900 Summer Olympics.

Archery at the 1900 Summer Olympics – Au Chapelet 50 metres

The Au Chapelet at 50 metres event was part of the archery programme at the 1900 Summer Olympics.

Archery at the 1900 Summer Olympics – Au Cordon Doré 33 metres

The Au Cordon Doré at 33 metres event was part of the archery programme at the 1900 Summer Olympics.

Archery at the 1900 Summer Olympics – Au Cordon Doré 50 metres

The Au Cordon Doré at 50 metres event was part of the archery programme at the 1900 Summer Olympics.

Archery at the 1900 Summer Olympics – Sur la Perche à la Herse

The Sur la Perche à la Herse event was part of the archery programme at the 1900 Summer Olympics.

Archery at the 1900 Summer Olympics – Sur la Perche à la Pyramide

The Sur la Perche à la Pyramide event was part of the archery programme at the 1900 Summer Olympics.

Charles de Jaubert

Baron Charles de Jaubert (April 19, 1864 – June 13, 1935) was a French sports shooter who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Upton Park, London

An unrelated football club of the area, Upton Park FC, were early pioneers in the game, and represented Great Britain at the 1900 Summer Olympics football tournament, where they won the gold medal.

Yngvar Bryn

Yngvar Bryn (17 December 1881 – 30 April 1947) was a Norwegian track and field athlete and pairs figure skater who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.


see also

John Lake

John Henry Lake (1878–?), American cyclist who won a bronze medal at the 1900 Summer Olympics

Nedvěd

Karel Nedvěd, Bohemian track and field athlete who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics