Swimming at the 1896 Summer Olympics
In today's world, Swimming at the 1896 Summer Olympics has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide public. Its impact transcends borders and covers different aspects of daily life, from health to the economy, including technology and culture. _Var1 has captured the attention of academics, scientists, businessmen, activists and the general public, generating all types of debates, investigations and actions. Its influence is undeniable and its study is crucial to better understand the world in which we live. In this article we will explore the different facets of Swimming at the 1896 Summer Olympics and its importance in our current society, analyzing its impact at a global level and reflecting on its possible future implications.
| Swimming at the Games of the I Olympiad | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Bay of Zea |
| Dates | 11 April 1896 |
| No. of events | 4 |
| Competitors | 13 from 4 nations |
| Swimming at the 1896 Summer Olympics | |
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| Freestyle | |
| 100 m | men |
| 500 m | men |
| 1200 m | men |
| 100 m sailors | men |
At the 1896 Summer Olympics, four swimming events were contested, all for men. They were planned and organized by the Sub-Committee for Nautical Sports. All events took place on 11 April in the Bay of Zea. There was a total of 13 participants from 4 countries competing.
Medal table
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hungary (HUN) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 |  Greece (GRE) | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 3 |  Austria (AUT) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Totals (3 entries) | 4 | 4 | 2 | 10 | |
Medal summary
These medals are retroactively assigned by the International Olympic Committee; at the time, winners were given a silver medal and subsequent places received no award.
| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 m freestyle |
Alfréd Hajós Hungary OR
|
Otto Herschmann Austria
|
not known |
| 500 m freestyle |
Paul Neumann Austria
|
Antonios Pepanos Greece
|
Efstathios Chorafas Greece
|
| 1200 m freestyle |
Alfréd Hajós Hungary
|
Ioannis Andreou Greece
|
not known |
| Sailors 100 m freestyle |
Ioannis Malokinis Greece
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Spyridon Chazapis Greece
|
Dimitrios Drivas Greece
|
Participating nations
A total of 13 swimmers from 4 nations competed at the Athens Games:
Austria (2)
Greece (9)
Hungary (1)
United States (1)
Sub-Committee for Nautical Sports
- Prince George of Greece, president
- Pavlos Damalas, secretary
- Dimitrios Kriezis
- Konstantinos Sachtouris
- Georgios Koundouriotis
- Dimitrios Argyropoulos
- Konstantinos Kanaris
- K. Argyrakis
References
- ^ a b "Olympedia – Swimming at the 1896 Summer Olympics". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
- ^ 1896 Olympic Games Official Report, Part 2 (PDF). C .Meissner & N .Kargaduris.
- ^ "Athens 1896 Swimming 100m Freestyle Men Result". Olympics.com. Retrieved 2021-09-03.
- ^ "Athens 1896 Swimming 400m Freestyle Men Result". Olympics.com. Retrieved 2021-09-03.
- ^ "Athens 1896 Swimming 1200m Freestyle Men Result". Olympics.com. Retrieved 2021-09-03.
- ^ "Athens 1896 Swimming 100m Freestyle for Sailors Men Result". Olympics.com. Retrieved 2021-09-03.
External links
- De Coubertin, Pierre; Philemon, Timolean; Politis, N.G.; Anninos, Charalambos (1897). "Second Part: The Olympic Games in 1896". The Olympic Games: BC 776 – AD 1896 (PDF). Athens: Charles Beck. Retrieved 2008-03-19.
- Mallon, Bill; Widlund, Ture (1998). "1896 Olympic Games — Analysis and Summaries" (PDF). The 1896 Olympic Games: Results for All Competitors in All Events, With Commentary. McFarland. ISBN 0-7864-0379-9. Retrieved 2008-03-19.
- Smith, Michael Llewellyn (2004). Olympics in Athens 1896. The Invention of the Modern Olympic Games. London: Profile Books. ISBN 1-86197-342-X.
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