Friday, May 27, 2011

2nd Summer Olympic Game


Second International Summer Olympic Game was held in 1900. France capital Paris organizes this game from 20 May to 28.

Participating Nations: 24 (Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bohemia, Canada, Cuba, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States)

Participating Athletes: 997

Events: 95 in 19 sports (Archery, Athletics, Basque pelota, Cricket, Croquet, Cycling, Equestrian, Fencing, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Polo, Rowing, Rugby union, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming, Tennis,Tug of war, Water polo)

 Stadium:        VĂ©lodrome de Vincennes

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