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Friedrich Traun
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Friedrich Adolf "Fritz" Traun was a German athlete and tennis player. Born into a wealthy family, he participated in the 1896 Summer Olympics and won a gold medal in men's doubles. He committed suicide after being accused of fathering a child out of wedlock.
Traun in 1907
Traun in 1907
Traun at the 1896 Olympic Games at Athens
Traun at the 1896 Olympic Games at Athens
1896 Summer Olympics
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The 1896 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the I Olympiad and commonly known as Athens 1896, was the first international Olympic Games held in modern history. Organised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which had been created by French aristocrat Pierre de Coubertin, it was held in Athens, Greece, from 6 to 15 April 1896.
Cover of the official report for the 1896 Summer Olympics
Cover of the official report for the 1896 Summer Olympics
Demetrius Vikelas, the first president of the International Olympic Committee, was credited with the successful organisation of the 1896 Games
Demetrius Vikelas, the first president of the International Olympic Committee, was credited with the successful organisation of the 1896 Games
The opening ceremony in the Panathenaic Stadium
The opening ceremony in the Panathenaic Stadium
Frenchmen Léon Flameng (left) and Paul Masson won four cycling events
Frenchmen Léon Flameng (left) and Paul Masson won four cycling events