1906 Summer Olympics Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
The fourth modern Olympic games, held in Athens. They are also known as the 1906 Intercalated Games.
| Intercalated Games | |
|---|---|
| Nations participating | 20 |
| Athletes participating | 903 (883 men, 20 women) |
| Events | 78 in 13 sports |
| Opening ceremonies | April 22, 1906 |
| Closing ceremonies | May 2, 1906 |
| Officially opened by | George I of Greece |
| Athlete's Oath | not applicable |
| Judge's Oath | not applicable |
| Olympic Torch | not applicable |
| Table of contents |
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2 Games 3 Sports 4 Medal count 5 See also |
First Intercalated Games
These games were scheduled by the IOC in 1901 as the first Intercalated Games; regular Olympic Games, but always held in Athens, in between the internationally organised Games. The 1906 games were quite successful. Unlike the 1900, 1904 or 1908 games, they were neither stretched out over months nor overshadowed by an international exhibition. As a series of Intercalated games never came to pass, the IOC does no longer view these games, that do not fit in the scheme of celebrations of the olympiad, as proper Olympic Games. However, since the crisp format of Athens 1906 was most likely instrumental in the continued existence of the games, a large number of people continues to press the IOC to recognise the 1906 games again.
Games
The Games were held from April 22 to May 2 1906, in Athens, Greece. For the first time, the registration of athletes had been handled entirely through the NOC-s. The games excluded several disciplines that had occurred during the past two games, of which it was unclear whether they ought to have been part of the Olympic Games or of the World Exhibitions. Added to the program were the javelin and the pentathlon.
The games were a success, with each day large crowds following the events. They also saw, probably for the first time, opening ceremonies as a separate event, flags hoisted for the victors, and a closing ceremony. In these, as well as several other aspects, the 2nd Olympics in Athens set an example followed to this day.
Opening
The games included a real opening ceremony, watched by a large crowd. The athletes, for the first time, entered the stadium as national teams, marching behind their flags. The official opening of the games was done by King Giorios I.
Highlights
Closing ceremony
Six thousand school children took part in possibly the first ever Olympic closing ceremony.Sports
Medal count
| 1906 Summer Olympics medal count | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pos | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| 1 | France | 15 | 9 | 16 | 40 |
| 2 | United States | 12 | 6 | 5 | 23 |
| 3 | Greece | 8 | 14 | 12 | 34 |
| 4 | Great Britain | 8 | 11 | 5 | 24 |
| 5 | Italy | 7 | 6 | 3 | 16 |
| 6 | Switzerland | 5 | 6 | 4 | 15 |
| 7 | Germany | 4 | 6 | 5 | 15 |
| 8 | Norway | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 9 | Austria | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 10 | Denmark | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 11 | Sweden | 2 | 5 | 7 | 14 |
| 12 | Hungary | 2 | 5 | 3 | 10 |
| 13 | Belgium | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 14 | Finland | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 15 | Canada | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 16 | Netherlands | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 17 | Australia | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 18 | Bohemia | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 19 | Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Turkey | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 68 | 80 | 75 | 223 | ||
One silver medal won by a combined Greek/Belgian team is counted for both. Not counted are a silver medal for Smyrna, and a bronze medal for Thessalonika.