Hélène de Pourtalès
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Countess Hélène de Pourtalès was an American-born Swiss sailor who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris representing Switzerland and became the first woman to win an Olympic gold medal. She w
Pourtales c. 1900
Swiss boat Lérina – 1900 Summer Olympics
1900 Summer Olympics
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The 1900 Summer Olympics, today officially known as the Games of the II Olympiad and also known as Paris 1900, were an international multi-sport event that took place in Paris, France, from 14 May to
Hélène de Pourtalès
…Countess Hélène de Pourtalès (born Helen Barbey; April 28, 1868 – November 2, 1945) was an American-born Swiss sailor who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris representing Switzerland and became the first woman to win an Olympic gold medal. She was also the first woman to represent Switzerland at the…
Poster for the fencing events at the 1900 Summer Olympics
Vélodrome de Vincennes
Alvin Kraenzlein Winner of the 60 m, the 110 m hurdles, the 200 m hurdles, and the long jump
Ray Ewry, the winner of the standing high jump and standing long jump.