The 1900 Olympic Games were a turning point for the modern age games. These games were held in Paris, and they were full of unique events and other curiosities. Even though it's been over a century since these Games happened, they still are one unbelievable event. Today, we're testing you to see if you know everything about the 1900 Olympics. Ready, set, go!
Games of the Modern Olympiad
Games of the New Century
Games of the II Olympiad
Games of the I Olympiad
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997
50
2000
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19
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15
It's the first time every country took part.
It's the first time they were held in Europe.
It's the first time Afro Americans won a medal.
It's the first time women took part in the Olympics.
Hélène de Pourtalès
Marie de Pourtalès
Amelie de Pourtalès
Simmone de Pourtalès
Silver rings
Olive branches
Flowers
Cups or trophies
It was the first (and last) time live pigeons were used.
A competitor accidentally shot himself.
It was interrupted by a terrible storm.
A thunder struck one of the competitors.
Sky diving
Ballooning
Hunting
Fishing
Russian
German
American
French
Mary Cooper
Charlotte Cooper
Maria Cooper
Silvia Cooper
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