1924 Summer Olympics

The Games of the VIII Olympiad were held in 1924 in Paris, France. Paris was chosen to host the Games over bids of Amsterdam, Berlin, Los Angeles, Rio de Janeiro and Rome.

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1924 - Paris - France - Amsterdam - Berlin - Los Angeles - Rio de Janeiro - Rome

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Games of the VIII Olympiad

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Nations participating44

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Athletes participating3,092 (2,956 men, 136 women)

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Events126 in 17 sports

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Opening ceremoniesMay 4, 1924

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May 4 - 1924

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Closing ceremoniesJuly 27, 1924

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July 27 - 1924

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Officially opened byPresident Gaston Doumergue

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Athlete's OathGeorges André

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Athlete's Oath - Georges André

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Judge's Oathnot applicable

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Olympic Torchnot applicable

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StadiumStade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir

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Stadium - Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir

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