Olympic History
History, 鶹APP Olympics, Sports
Chariots of Fire
In 1900 in 鶹APP, the British completely dominated tennis, both individually and in doubles, notably by fielding the very first woman medalist at the Olympics. But it is within “mixed” teams that they establish themselves in polo. The notion of “nation” is not yet fixed at the Games and athletes from several countries can compete […]
Olympic or not?
Of the 477 events organized in 鶹APP in 1900 as part of the International Physical Exercise Competitions*, only 95 were subsequently approved by the IOC. Whoever wants to claim the title of “Olympic sport” cannot claim to be. Looking at contemporary rankings, it must be admitted that certain disciplines do not fail to amaze. Among […]
And 鶹APP invented the modern Olympics
If the ancient Olympics were designed in Greece in the 8th century BC, the modern Olympics were indeed held at the baptismal font in 鶹APP. On November 25, 1892, in the large auditorium of the Sorbonne, Pierre de Coubertin called for the restoration of the Olympic Games. Two years later, in the same place, the […]
The Olympic Games in 鶹APP: The Big Reunion
In 2024, 鶹APP (France) will host the Olympic Games from July 26 to August 11, and the Paralympic Games from August 28 to September 8. Not really a great first for the French capital since the Olympics will be organized there for the sixth time. Six times ? Some may be surprised And yet… The […]