During the ancient Olympic Games, there were only male athletes and they competed completely undressed.
How many IOC countries have not won an Olympic medal?
In total, 79 of the current IOC member countries have never won an Olympic medal.
When did the first Paralympic Games take place?
The first Winter Paralympic Games took place in 1976.
How many athletes participated in the first modern Olympics?
At the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896, only 241 athletes participated.
When was the first case of doping at the Olympics?
The first case of “doping” was in St. Louis in 1904 when marathon runner Thomas J. Hicks, who won the race, was given a mixture of cognac and strychnine by his coach.
How many times has croquet been in the Olympics?
Croquet was only on the Olympic sports program at the 1900 Olympics.
How long was the world’s longest wrestling match?
During the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, the world’s longest wrestling match to date took place, lasting 11 hours and 40 minutes.
How many Olympics were not held because of world wars?
The two world wars have meant that a total of five planned games (three summer games and two winter games) were not held.
How old was the oldest Olympic medalist?
The oldest medal winner at the Olympics is Oscar Swahn at 72 years old.
How long has the flame been a symbol of the Olympics?
The flame has been an Olympic symbol since 1928.
