Rugby union at the 1900 Summer Olympics was played in Paris. Rugby union matches at the 1900 Summer Olympics were held on 14 October and 28 October. Forty-seven athletes competed, most from three nati
Vélodrome de Vincennes hosted the matches
Scene of the France v Germany match played on 14 October
The German squad shared the silver medal with Great Britain
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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
Rugby union at the 1900 Summer Olympics
…Rugby union at the 1900 Summer Olympics was played in Paris. Rugby union matches at the 1900 Summer Olympics were held on 14 October and 28 October. Forty-seven athletes competed, most from three nations and including a Haitian and a French-born American…
Poster for the fencing events at the 1900 Summer Olympics
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.