1924 Summer Olympics

Games of the VIII Olympiad, in Paris, France

The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were held at Paris in France.[2]

Games of the VIII Olympiad
Emblem of the 1924 Summer Olympics
Host cityParis, France
Nations44
Athletes3,089 (2,954 men, 135 women)
Events126 in 17 sports (23 disciplines)
Opening5 July
Closing27 July
Opened by
StadiumStade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir
Summer
Antwerp 1920 Amsterdam 1928
Winter
Chamonix 1924 St Moritz 1928
John Weismuller became notable when he won three gold medals in swimming at the 1924 games

The games were thought to be successful, but costly. The events were well attended.[3]

Participating nations

A total of 44 nations sent athletes to compete at the Paris games.[4]

Germany was not invited to participate.[5]

Related pages

References

Countries at the 1924 Olympics

Other websites

Media related to 1924 Summer Olympics at Wikimedia Commons