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         Fencing Olympic History:     more detail
  1. An Olympian's oral history: Harold A. Corbin, 1932 Olympic Games, fencing by Harold A Corbin, 1988
  2. An Olympian's oral history: Joanna de Tuscan Harding, 1936 Olympic Games, fencing by Joanna de Tuscan Harding, 1988
  3. An Olympian's oral history: Duris W. de Jong, 1928 & 1932 Olympic Games, fencing by Duris W de Jong, 1988
  4. The cruise of the Branwen: Being a short history of the modern revival of the Olympic Games, together with and account of the adventures of the Olympic fencing team in Athens in MCMVI by Theodore Andrea Cook, 1908
  5. By the Sword: A History of Gladiators, Musketeers, Samurai, Swashbucklers, and Olympic Champions (Modern Library Paperbacks) by Richard Cohen, 2003-08-05
  6. An Olympian's oral history: Maxine Mitchell, 1952, 1956, 1960 and 1968 Olympic Games by Maxine Mitchell, 1999

61. WOODSIDE FENCING
fencing history St Clair Clement' is a European and olympic training fencing DirectorSt Clair Clement is fully committed to expand fencing programs in
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Witold Rak St. Clair Merchandise E.H.I.F. Home ... Beginners ST CLAIR CLEMENT
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FENCING PROFILE MARCH 1998
SUMMARY: FENCING HISTORY - (TO BE CONTINUED)
  • THE FENCING GROWTH TASK FORCE GELNHAUSEN, GERMANY - USA ARMY FENCING CLUB 1996 OLYMPICS WOMEN'S FOIL WORLD CUP'96 EAST HARKEM INTERNATIONAL FENCING CLUB JAMES D WOLFENSHON TOURNAMENTS ALEXANDER DUMAS FENCING SOCIETY NBC-TV NEWS CHANNEL 11 BRONX LEADERSHIP - '98 CBS-TV MORAY ALTER'S - CHILDREN SHOW - '97 FOX-5 TV SPECIAL - EHI - FENCING CLUB - '96 PRINT MEDIA: DAILY NEWS, BRONX TIMES, AMSTERDAM NEWS THE WESTSIDER, AND NEWSWEEK (EHI-FENCING CLUB) THE PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE CABLE TV NEWS
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 1996
HARLEM FENCING COACH IS PART OF NEW IBM COMPUTER AND SWATCH-TIMING TESTING
New scoring technology tested by result's team at Olympic WORLD CUP Fencing Tournament in Atlanta Georgia. NEW YORK, NY A fencing coach from the Harlem Community is selected as a volunteer official for the Olympic fencing venue.
St Clair Clement, a fencing coach from Harlem, USA along with several volunteers, were designated as the main result's team for keeping the offical Olympic fencing scores for the World Cup competition. They also had only a few days to learn and practice the use of new technology from IBM and Swatch for use at the Olympic, World Cup Women's fencing games. Sandor Kiss, the Competition Manger of Fencing with the Atlantic Olympic Committee, assisted by Christine Collins, selected Clement, as a volunteer to the result team to introduce the successful use of the new technology during the World Cup finals in May and for the Olympics in July.

62. Olympic History
The modern olympic Games history has been a This spawned the International olympicCommittee (IOC) and the exception of professional fencing masters), that
http://www.charsley.net/TravelWeb/australia/sydney/olympichistory.asp
History of the Ancient Olympics Held in Olympia, Greece, every four years from somewhere around 776 B.C. they initially consisted of a one day, one event running race, covering the length of the stadium (about 190m). Over time, the event was extended to 5 days and comprised four running events (including one in armour), combat sports, a chariot race and a pentathlon (which consisted of long jump, javelin, discus, sprint and wrestling). Interestingly enough, some non-sporting events were also introduced, including a trumpeting contest. Competitors had to be free-born Greek males, who, from 750 B.C. competed in the nude (prior to that they wore shorts-like garments). Women and slaves were forbidden, under threat of death, to even attend the Olympic games, although it was possible for a woman to win an Olympic event - In the chariot race, the crown of wild olive leaves was awarded to the owner of the horses and not the drivers, hence Belistike (a woman) of Macedonia won the two-horse chariot race in 268 B.C. History of the Modern Olympics The modern Olympic Games history has been a turbulent one, disrupted by two world wars, boycotts and terrorist attacks.

63. Metro Tacoma Fencing Club, Blue Steel: A Brief History Of Fencing
fencing, as an olympic sport, was first formally introduce in the early games at Thisis obviously due to their rich history and foundation in this sport.
http://www.tacomafencing.com/Fhistory.htm
A brief history of Fencing The French philosopher Molire defines fencing as follows: Fencing is the art of giving cuts without receiving them. The necessity of touching the opponent but avoiding his cuts makes the art of fencing most difficult and complicated. The eyes observe and prevent, the brain which considers and decides, the hand which carries the decision through must harmonize accuracy and speed to give the necessary life to the sword. Musashi (1605-1675), the legendary Japanese swordsman and strategist defines fencing as follows: The sword is only a single instrument separate and alone. When wielded by a samurai, it becomes a living thing. The sword must become a natural extension of the samurai's heart, his spirit, his very being. The swordsman must wield the sword bravely and accurately so as to conquer his opponent without loss. Timing, accuracy, and harmony of actions are the essence of wielding the sword. As the rapiers and small swordcame into use, the tactics and strategies of swordsmanship evolved. Numerous books, treatise, and manuals were printed describing the art of sword combat. Widely divergent thoughts were presented as to the skills needed to properly and effectively use the blade. While many formal presentations of swordsmanship were devised, when two individuals faced each other in singular combat, theory often gave way to the seriousness of the situation. During the latter part of the 16th century and well into the 17th century, matters of honor were settled with sword duels which usually were fatal for one or both of the people involved. This was due largely to the lack of sanitary conditions and poor medical care as opposed to excellent swordsmanship.

64. The History Of Fencing
The history of fencing A Slightly Skewed Perspective. Part II - The Renaissanceto Modern Times. Foil and Saber become official olympic sports.
http://www.jaspersports.com/fencing/history_of_fencing_2.htm
The History of Fencing - A Slightly Skewed Perspective Part II - The Renaissance to Modern Times Benjamin Franklin invents the first electric foil and scoring box. It is rejected by fencers because of the necessity of a thunderstorm and of scoring a touch at the exact moment lightning strikes the lightning rod mounted on the scoring box. 1896 - The first Olympics. Foil and Saber become official Olympic sports. They beat out a suggested Olympic Sport called A Men beating each other with sticks (later renamed hockey and accepted at the Winter Olympics). 1900 - Epee becomes an official Olympic sport. Why? It takes an epeeist four years longer to do everything. 1914 - The French, in their red white and blue uniforms, waving their swords, charge and attack German machine gun emplacements. They are not successful. Germany wins the bout. This is why machine guns are not allowed in fencing matches anymore. 1919 - A gruesome accident involving two fencers, a Ford Model-T, two blind chickens, and a sheep are instrumental to the establishment of new safety and traffic laws. "Right of way" is clearly explained, both to the fencer and to the motorist. 1924 - Bowing to the winds of Progress, Women's Foil becomes an official Olympic sport. Close runner-ups that don't make it that year: 4-pint blood donor relay, synchronized chainsaw juggling, and Men Throwing Pointy Sticks (later renamed Javelin).

65. HallHealth.com By The Sword A History Of Gladiators,
like Keegan who know about martial history, and is in war, through the duel, up totoday's sport fencing. From the perspective of an olympic fencer it shows
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66. ThinkQuest Library Of Entries
Instead, the sport has become more reliant on individual technique. fencing historyis still being made today. Will Women’s sabre join as an olympic sport?
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Click image for the Site Languages : Site Desciption While we may conjure up images of fencing involving "The Mask of Zorro" or "duels to the death," modern fencing is a recognized sport included in Olympic competition. Well-organized and complete information about foil, sabre, and épeé fencing is available here, along with some innovative opportunities for interaction, including a game where "you make the call" in an animated fencing match, as well as information on how to contact fencing organizations in your area.
Students Richard Concord-Carlisle High School
MA, United States

67. Turning On Moody Learners
Fun is encouraged. Lesson 3. history of fencing. Students will createa timeline which depicts events in fencing history. olympic history.
http://www.cleveland.k12.oh.us/alliance/johnme01/
Charles W. Eliot Home Page
Cleveland, Ohio
How to turn on moody learners
This site will describe a unit taught by Meryl T.Johnson at Charles W Eliot Middle School in the Cleveland Municipal School District, Cleveland, Ohio. The class consists of twenty eighth-grade students with a variety of ablilities and learning styles. Students are selected for the class because they are either repeaters and/or students with attendance problems the preceding year. The class is designed around the following philsophy: high academic and behavioral standards + resources and attentive support = student success.(In this case, success is defined as "continuous improvement".)
In order to add variety to the learning experience, a community volunteer comes in once a week for eight weeks and teaches fencing to these students. The fencing lessons are applied across the curriculum, using the olympics as the major focus. The unit culminates with a grand fencing olympiad in the auditorium.
The following is an eight-week outline.

68. History & Weapons.html
is governed by the United States fencing Association, located at the US olympic TrainingCenter in lose, but unlike the fights of history, where double
http://www.mnsword.com/history_&_weapons.htm
A Brief History of Fencing
A Little History The history of fencing is as old as mankind. When a clever opponent blocked the swing of a club, fencing was born. The evolution of fencing from the club to electric foil took many centuries. The most important changes took place at the end of the Renaissance when armor became useless for combat and a new method of battle developed that did not need brute strength, steel shorts or can openers. The legendary rapier was born. The art of rapier dueling was, as are many new things, met with criticism. The English fencing masters of the time were particularly offended. They felt that using the rapier was unmanly and referred to it as "frog-pricking" while mourning the "death of the cut". However results are hard to argue with, and as those proficient in the use of the rapier racked up an impressive number of quite permanent victories, gentlemen flocked to the fencing schools to learn the deadly secrets of the point. The rapier became a beautiful weapon, lovingly handcrafted, sharp of point and comparatively lightweight (only three to five pounds), but the length, normally just a little shorter then the person holding it, made movements slow and clumsy. The great expense of making high quality and frequently quite fancy rapiers led to the next important development in fencing. When a rapier broke the owner had a choice - buy a new and very expensive rapier or have the broken blade repointed. Repointing made the blade shorter, but saved much money. Duelists made an interesting observation; those who used shorter repointed rapiers tended to win. The short weapon was easier to handle, better balanced and allowed strategy to enter the game. With the shorter rapier, called a short sword, it was possible to step past the opponent's far reaching point, so that only ineffective cuts could be delivered. The fencer's shorter blade could then be used to puncture the unfortunate and soon to be deceased opponent. "Long live the thrust."

69. Australian Sports Commission - Sydney 2000 Games Site - FAQ
olympic history olympic oath part of the IOC every olympics - athletics, cycling,fencing, gymnastics, swimming; 2000 (Held in NSIC); olympic Records - current
http://www.ausport.gov.au/olym2000/faq.htm
Australian Sports Commission - Sydney 2000 Games Site Frequently Asked Questions - Olympics Sydney Olympics
  • Number of sports at Sydney - 28 (Waterpolo/Diving/Swimming and Synchronised Swimming are grouped as Aquatics) Sydney 2000 has medal events ( for women/ for men and mixed competition) up for grabs in 31 separate sports (official count is often 28 as swimming, waterpolo, diving and synchronised swimming are broadly called "aquatic sports) Number of new sports - two triathlon and taekwondo (previously demonstration sport at Barcelona) Number of events - 300 (271 events in Atlanta) New events at Sydney No of countries - 199 National Olympic Committees plus East Timor under IOC Flag. Afghanistan not coming. Total number of Australian athletes = 626 (283 women, 343 men) Total number of AIS athletes = 319 ( 214 current, 105 former) Number of medals to be won Countries competing for the first time 2000 Olympics - centenary of women at the Olympics Olympic Medals design and details for Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch design and details for Sydney 2000 Olympic Mascots design and details for Sydney 2000 Youngest Competitor - Fatema Gerashi (Bahrain) (DOB 26th March 1988) in the Women's 50m Freestyle.

70. History Of The Modern Olympic Games
history of the Modern olympic Games. New Events – marathon, cycling, swimming,gymnastics, weight lifting, wrestling, fencing, shooting, and tennis.
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71. The Sport Of Olympic Fencing
This article contains a brief introduction to the sport of olympic fencing, includingthe rules of the sport, the equipment used, as well as a brief history.
http://il.essortment.com/fencingolympics_rbwh.htm
The sport of Olympic fencing
The sport of fencing is experiencing a nationwide revival. This effort comes on the heels of a recent attempt to ban the sport form Olympic competition. The sport has also suffered from an image problem of late. Many Americans have classified the sport as violent and elitist. Ironically, fencing was one of the original nine sports in the inaugural modern Olympic Games played in Athens, Greece in 1896. It is one of only four sports that has been featured at every single Olympic competition since 1896. bodyOffer(25185) The reputation as a violent elitist sport has foiled fencers, who deem the sport a game of physical chess, a tactical masterpiece of grace and prowess that harkens own back through the annals of history, where the sport originated in ancient Egypt to where it reached its heyday in Elizabethan England. Fencing advocates also argue that fencing equipment is less expensive than hockey or football gear, and is less violent than both of the aforementioned sports. The sport of fencing incorporates agility, strength, coordination, balance, timing, and strength. In fencing, physical ability is just as important is having a strong mental edge.

72. Welcome To The UPEI Fencing Web Site! (PEIFA)
Includes club history, events, mailing list, links to other fencing sites.Category Sports fencing Clubs Canada...... Champ). Quick Jump to history / Membership / Tournaments worldclass modern pentathlete(fencing, pistol shooting riding,running, swimming) olympic hopeful for
http://www.upei.ca/~fencing/
Welcome to the U.P.E.I. Fencing Web Site! (P.E.I.F.A.)
Quick Jump to: History Membership Tournaments Portfolios ... Pics
History
The University Fencing Club dates back to the academic year 1967/68 when a newly hired faculty member at Prince of Wales College (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) was encouraged by Athletic Director, Earl Nicholson, to found a club for the student body. Prof. Lothar Zimmermann had learned to love the sport during his student days at McMaster University and the University of Toronto. Arriving in Charlottetown, he wanted to continue to fence. To do that, he had to create opponents for himself by teaching others the sport of fencing. And he is still at it today, 35 years later! Upon the merger of Prince of Wales College and St. Dunstan's University, the PWC Fencing Club became the U.P.E.I. Fencing Club. Over the years, membership has grown and changed. And so have the facilities, the equipment, and the rules of the sport itself. The Club ‹ as the only fencing centre on the Island ‹ became the P.E.I. Fencing Association, and as such, was accepted within the national body, today's Canadian Fencing Federation. More by accident than by design, the Club accepted also members from outside the University community. "The Duellist" Since 1989, PEI fencers have their own annual illustrated news magazine which offers a review of the past season, including results and statistics, archival material, cartoons, information regarding upcoming events, or merely interesting reading material concerning the sport.

73. Potted History
Some early history about women and the olympics Married women were diving for womenwere included in the olympic Games of fencing for women arrived in 1924.
http://www.olympicwomen.co.uk/Potted.htm
Potted History Some early history about women and the Olympics
  • Married women were barred from the Ancient Olympic Games but prostitutes or virgins were allowed to spectate. Kallipateria was the first female Olympic boxing coach in 440 BC. The first female Olympic champion was a Spartan princess called Kynisca, in 392 BC. She was also the first woman to become a champion horse trainer when her horses and chariot competed and won in the Ancient Olympic Games. Women had their own athletic games of Hera from about 1000 BC. Women were originally the prizes Ballooning, croquet and golf (1900) were once Olympic events in which women competed. Please see Statistics for more information. two Olympic sports in 1900 - tennis and golf. Sports historians now accept that women were involved in the yachting. Old programmes of the Paris Exposition show that women also participated in ballooning, croquet, equestrianism, golf, tennis and yachting. Bearing this in mind, we take the view that all women who took part in these sports were Olympians.

74. Fencing Sports Background And History
fencing is a modern olympic sport, which evolved from the dueling andcavalry weapons used in Europe in the 15th Century. Swordplay
http://www.overseasbet.com/SportsNews/fencingback.htm
Fencing Background College Sports News Welcome to the fencing background page of OverseasBet.com's free sports news center. We are the sports authority bringing you free sporting news and sports scores over the internet to your door. For the best online sports betting visit the online sportsbooks and internet casinos listed on this site. You can feel safe playing with any of these pre-screened internet sportsbooks and online casinos Visit the sportsbooks to check the latest sports betting lines, sports odds, sports scores, and more. Fencing is a modern Olympic sport , which evolved from the dueling and cavalry weapons used in Europe in the 15th Century. Swordplay as sport has been around since the 13th Century BC, when Egyptians first competed against one another with non-lethal weapons. In its modern guise, fencing consists of three different weapons : foil, épée and sabre. They are all used at international level, and all but women's sabre are represented at the Olympic level. (Women's sabre will make its debut at the 2004

75. Texas Almanac - Texas History
Source United States olympic Committee Pesthy, Paul Karoly, L, fencing,1983 PAG 1979 PAG 1975 PAG 1967 PAG 1964 SOG, B G, S G, B G, B S.
http://www.texasalmanac.com/texasolympic.html
Texas Olympic Medalists Abbreviations used in the Sport column are: Mod. Penta.=Modern Pentathlon; Fig. Skating-Figure Skating; Sp'd Skating-Speed Skating; Tm Handball-Team Handball; Track-all track and field events except those noted separately. Source: United States Olympic Committee Olympian Sport Games** Medal Acuff, Amy Lynn B Track 1995 USOF S Allen, Chad T Baseball 1996 SOG B Anderson, Terence M. L Shooting 1995 PAG
1994 USOF
1983 PAG
1979 PAG
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S Anti, Michael E. L Shooting 1991 PAG 4G, B Arnette, Jay Hoyland T Basketball 1960 SOG G Austin, Charles T Track 1996 SOG G Baker, Walter Thane L Track 1956 SOG
1952 SOG G, S, B
S Baptiste, Kirk

76. Hungarian Olympic Triumph - 1908, London
birkozas nehezsuly. Men's Team Hungary fencing/kardvivas 1st Gold. Dr 1955)One of the greatest fencers in olympic history Fuchs competed
http://hipcat.hungary.org/users/hipcat/olympic_1908.htm
1908, London Select an Olympic Year: Intro , Athens] [ , Paris] [ , St. Louis] [ , Athens] [ 1908, London , Stockholm] [ , Antwerp] [ , Paris] [ , Amsterdam] [ , Los Angeles] [ , Berlin] [ , London] [ , Helsinki] [ , Melbourne] [ , Rome] [ , Tokyo] [ , Mexico City] [ , Munich] [ , Montreal] [ , Moscow] [ , Los Angeles] [ , Seoul] [ , Barcelona] [ , Atlanta] [ , Sydney] Can you help a little and support our work?
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w Men's Team Fencing begins historic streak of Gold through 14 CONSECUTIVE Olympics!
w Fencing Legend Fuchs Jeno wins first 2 out of 4 Golds
w Halmay wins 10th Medal and Men's Swimming Team take Silver Dr. Fuchs Jeno

77. Hungarian Olympic Triumph - 1996, Atlanta
takes Gold w Karch Kiraly becomes only volleyball player in olympic history to win in200m Breastroke (Guttler repeats '88 Silver!) w Men's fencing take Silver
http://hipcat.hungary.org/users/hipcat/olympic_1996.htm
1996, Atlanta Select an Olympic Year: Intro , Athens] [ , Paris] [ , St. Louis] [ , Athens] [ , London] [ , Stockholm] [ , Antwerp] [ , Paris] [ , Amsterdam] [ , Los Angeles] [ , Berlin] [ , London] [ , Helsinki] [ , Melbourne] [ , Rome] [ , Tokyo] [ , Mexico City] [ , Munich] [ , Montreal] [ , Moscow] [ , Los Angeles] [ , Seoul] [ , Barcelona] [ 1996, Atlanta , Sydney] Can you help a little and support our work?
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w Attila Czene sets New Olympic Swimming Record!
w Legendary Krisztina Egerszegi wins her 5th Gold Medal!
w Future WBO Featherweight Boxing Champion, "KO KO" Kovacs takes Gold
w Karch Kiraly becomes only volleyball player in Olympic history to win three Gold medals!
w Swimmers Norbert Rozsa and Karoly Guttler finish 1 - 2 in 200m Breastroke
(Guttler repeats '88 Silver!)

78. History Of The Fencing Profession
The history of the fencing Profession. fencing is one of the original olympic sports,and continues this uninterrupted tradition into the start of the 21st
http://www.fencingonline.com/academy/history.htm
The Academy of Arms
l’Académie d’Armes Australian Academy of Fencing
Shop Fentec Swashbucklers' About the Academy ... Home
The History of the Fencing Profession
Henry the 8th granted Letters Patent to the London Masters of Defense, giving them a virtual monopoly on the teaching of fencing.
The Master-of-Armes had developed a special place in society. He could teach his art and was regarded as an authority in matters of honour. Fencing at this time encompassed not only the scientific principles in the use of the sword but also the essential qualities of a gentleman's' education. The Master-of-Armes was one of the original educators to the aristocratic class, he had become a teacher of physical exercise, good manners and gentlemanly etiquette. All considered essential qualities of a good education. The profession progressively grew reaching a peak somewhere between the end of the 18th and start of the 19th centuries. The fact that fencing was around, practiced at all the exclusive universities and popular at the start of a changing attitude towards sport, made it an obvious inclusion in World Events, Expositions and Games of the time. Fencing is one of the original Olympic sports, and continues this uninterrupted tradition into the start of the 21st century with the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
"...... it is my unshakeable belief that fencing should be a cardinal part of any program of education; for I assert that the all-important intangible moral qualities and virtues inherent in the spirit of swordsmanship, unquestionably bring the sport into the field of essential education." Aldo Nadi

79. Brief History Of The Olympic Games
Brief history of the olympic Games. The modern olympic Games are named for athleticcontests cycling, equestrian events (horseback riding), fencing, field hockey
http://www.nostos.com/olympics/
Sydney Olympics - official site Your Comments

Brief History of the Olympic Games
Ancient Olympic Games Chronology of athletic events added to the Olympic Games Myths and the Olympic Games Pelops myth ... Athens for Olympic Games of 2004
Ancient Olympic Games The Olympic Games begun at Olympia in Greece in 776 BC. The Greek calendar was based on the Olympiad, the four-year period between games. The games were staged in the wooded valley of Olympia in Elis. Here the Greeks erected statues and built temples in a grove dedicated to Zeus, supreme among the gods. The greatest shrine was an ivory and gold statue of Zeus. Created by the sculptor Phidias, it was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Scholars have speculated that the games in 776 BC were not the first games, but rather the first games held after they were organized into festivals held every four years as a result of a peace agreement between the city-states of Elis and Pisa. The Eleans traced the founding of the Olympic games to their King Iphitos, who was told by the Delphi Oracle to plant the olive tree from which the victors' wreaths were made. According to Hippias of Elis, who compiled a list of Olympic victors c.400 BC, at first the only Olympic event was a 200-yard dash, called a stadium. This was the only event until 724 BC, when a two-stadia race was added. Two years later the 24-stadia event began, and in 708 the pentathlon was added and wrestling became part of the games. This pentathlon, a five-event match consisted of running, wrestling, leaping, throwing the discus, and hurling the javelin. In time boxing, a chariot race, and other events were included.

80. Harvard University Athletics: Olympics
the Summer olympics canoekayak, diving, equestrian, fencing, football, golf OlympiansAll-Time Harvard Olympians Harvard's olympic history Harvard's Connolly
http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~athletic/olympics.html
1996 Harvard Olympians
All-Time Harvard Olympians

Harvard's Olympic History

Harvard's Connolly Was First Modern Medalist

Harvard's Olympic History
Since the first Modern Olympiad in Athens in 1896, Crimson athletes have been leaving their mark on the Games...
A Harvard athlete won the first gold medal of the modern Olympic Games. James B. Connolly 1898 , of South Boston, was victorious in the hop, skip, and jump (now known as the triple jump), the first event of the 1896 Games in Athens. He took a silver medal in the high jump and a bronze in the long jump at the same Games, and also competed in the 1900 Games.
Overall, Harvard won five gold medals at the 1896 Olympics. In addition to Connolly, Thomas E. Burke '01 won in the 100 meters and 400 meters, William W. Hoyt

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