Rugby union at the 1924 Summer Olympics
In rugby union at the 1924 Summer Olympics held in Paris, United States won the gold medal, beating France in an upset in front of a partisan crowd.
The Olympic Stadium hosted all matches
Scene of the France v Romania match
United States player Charles Doe with the ball v Romania
Image: USA 1924 rugby team
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the VIII Olympiad and also known as Paris 1924, were an international multi-sport event held in Paris, France. The opening ceremony was held on 5 July, but some competitions had already started on 4 May. The Games were the second to be hosted by Paris, making it the first city to host the Olympics twice.
Colombes Olympic Stadium
The "Olympic Number" of Life, 10 Jul 1924.