AdministratorWhich Olympic football was first?
1900 and 1904
In 1900 and 1904, football was introduced as an exhibition sport and became the first team sport included in the Olympic Games. Since 1908, the sport has been held at every Olympic Games with the exception of the 1932 Los Angeles Games.
Who started Olympic Games 1896?
Baron Pierre de Coubertin
Although the ancient Games were staged in Olympia, Greece, from 776 BC through 393 AD, it took 1503 years for the Olympics to return. The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896. The man responsible for its rebirth was a Frenchman named Baron Pierre de Coubertin, who presented the idea in 1894.
What city hosted the Games of the 1st Olympic in 1896?
Athens 1896
Athens 1896 Olympic Games, athletic festival held in Athens that took place April 6–15, 1896. The Athens Games were the first occurrence of the modern Olympic Games. The inaugural Games of the modern Olympics were attended by as many as 280 athletes, all male, from 12 countries.
How many teams were in 1896 Olympics?
A total of 241 male competitors from 14 nations competed in 43 events across the sports of aquatics (swimming), athletics, cycling, fencing, gymnastics, shooting, tennis, weightlifting and wrestling. The largest teams were from Greece, Germany, France and Great Britain.
Who won first football Olympics?
Great Britain
After tries in Athens (1896), Paris (1900) and St. Louis (1904), the first official Olympic Football Tournament was held in London as hosts Great Britain won the first of two consecutive gold medals.
Who won the last football Olympics?
Brazil
The 2016 Summer Olympic football gold medal match was a football match to determine the gold medal winners of men’s football tournament at the 2016 Summer Olympics….Match.
| Brazil | 1–1 (a.e.t.) | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Neymar 27′ | Report (Rio2016) Report (ESPN) | Meyer 59′ |
| Penalties |
Who won the Olympics in 1896?
The United States won the most gold medals, 11, while host nation Greece won the most medals overall, 47. The highlight for the Greeks was the marathon victory by their compatriot Spyridon Louis….1896 Summer Olympics.
| Cover of the official report for the 1896 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
| Host city | Athens, Greece |
| Stadium | Panathenaic Stadium |
| Paris 1900 → |
Where was the third Olympic Games held?
St. Louis1904 Summer Olympics / Location
Who participated in the 1896 Olympics?
Fourteen nations (according to the IOC, though the number is subject to interpretation) and 241 athletes (all males; this number is also disputed) took part in the games. Participants were all European, or living in Europe, with the exception of the United States team. Over 65% of the competing athletes were Greek.
Who won most Olympic football?
Hungary and Great Britain have won the most gold medals – three each – in men’s football at the Olympics while Brazil, Argentina, Soviet Union and Uruguay have been victorious two times each. Defending champions Brazil have the most medals, seven, including three silver and two bronze.