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The United States competed at the ''' 1900 Summer Olympics ''' in Paris , France . MEDALS Gold Medal s were not given at the 1900 Summer Olympics . A Silver Medal was given for a first place, and a Bronze Medal was given for second. The International Olympic Committee has retroactively assigned gold, silver, and bronze medals to competitors who earned 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishes, respectively, in order to bring early Olympics in line with current awards. Many of the United States medals were earned by University Of Pennsylvania roommates Alvin Kraenzlein , Irving Baxter , John Tewksbury and Ray Ewry . Combined, these sportsmen entered 23 of 23 track and field events, collectively winning eleven of the events, with five seconds and a third. Gold
Additionally, Foxhall Parker Keene and Frank Mackey were part of the Mixed Team that won the gold medal in Polo . Silver
Additionally, Walter McCreery was part of the mixed team that won the silver medal in polo, and Basil Spalding De Garmendia won a silver medal with Max Décugis of France in men's doubles tennis. Bronze
Additionally, Marion Jones won a bronze medal with Lawrence Doherty of Great Britain in mixed doubles tennis. RESULTS BY EVENT Athletics See Also: Athletics at the 1900 Summer Olympics The United States team took 16 of the 23 track & field athletics medals, having competed in 22 events (all except the 5000 metre team race). The Americans failed to win a medal in only 3 of the 22 events they contested—the marathon and the two steeplechase events. Kraenzlein won four Gold Medal s while Baxter and Tewksbury led in total medals with five each. Cycling See Also: Cycling at the 1900 Summer Olympics The United States' first cycling appearance was at the second Olympic cycling competition, 1900. One cyclist from the United States competed in both events, winning the Bronze Medal in the 2000 metre sprint to become the only cyclist from outside France to win a medal. Equestrian See Also: Equestrian at the 1900 Summer Olympics The United States had one equestrian in the initial Olympic equestrian events. Fencing See Also: Fencing at the 1900 Summer Olympics The United States first competed in fencing at the Olympics in the sport's second appearance. The nation sent two fencers. Golf See Also: Golf at the 1900 Summer Olympics The United States was one of four nations to compete in the first Olympic golf events. The Americans took both gold medals, as well as sweeping the women's competition to take 4 of 6 total medals. Polo See Also: Polo at the 1900 Summer Olympics The United States was one of four nations to compete in the first Olympic polo event. Americans played on two of the five teams, each time along with British companions. The two American/British combinations won the top two prizes. Rowing See Also: Rowing at the 1900 Summer Olympics Sailing See Also: Sailing at the 1900 Summer Olympics Swimming See Also: Swimming at the 1900 Summer Olympics Tennis See Also: Tennis at the 1900 Summer Olympics |
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