The Games of the IV Olympiad were held in 1908 in London, England. They were probably the most contentious in history. The American party was held in scorn, their flag not even present at Shepherd Bush stadium (which, incidentally, held 68,000 people, so it was a technological marvel for the time, since it was new and all), and it rained all the time.
Games of the IV Olympiad | |
Nations participating | 22 |
Athletes participating | 2,035 (1,999 men, 36 women) |
Events | 109 in 22 sports |
Opening ceremonies | April 27, 1908 |
Closing ceremonies | October 31, 1908 |
Officially opened by | Edward VII of the United Kingdom |
Athlete's Oath. | not applicable |
Judge's Oath: | not applicable |
Olympic Torch | not applicable |
Table of contents |
2 Medals awarded 3 Medal count 4 References |
Highlights
Medals awarded
Medal count
Pos | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
1 | Great Britain | 56 | 51 | 35 | 142 |
2 | United States | 23 | 12 | 12 | 47 |
3 | Sweden | 8 | 6 | 11 | 25 |
4 | France | 5 | 5 | 9 | 19 |
5 | Germany | 3 | 5 | 6 | 14 |
6 | Hungary | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9 |
7 | Canada | 3 | 3 | 10 | 16 |
8 | Norway | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
9 | Italy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
10 | Belgium | 1 | 5 | 2 | 8 |
106 | 96 | 90 | 292 |
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1924 | 1928 | 1932 | 1936 | 1948 | 1952 | 1956 | 1960 | 1964 | 1968 | 1972 | 1976 | 1980 | 1984 | 1988 | 1992 | 1994 | 1998 | 2002 | 2006 | 2010References
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