In pictures: what did the 1924 Paris Olympics look like?

2024-07-05 09:23:16

100 years ago, on July 5, 1924, the ceremony for the Paris Olympic Games took place, the seventh edition of the modern era. Hosted in the French capital for the second time after 1900, the Olympic Games aroused unprecedented drama, popularity and media enthusiasm. Sports continued during the tournament, with stars such as Paavo Nurmi and Johnny Weissmuller. The Olympiad is also marked by the largest female presence.
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