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1912 Summer Olympics

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The 1912 Summer Olympics were held in Stockholm, Sweden, and were the first Games to use electronic timing devices and a public address system. American athlete Jim Thorpe won both the pentathlon and decathlon, a feat that led King Gustav V of Sweden to reportedly call him the greatest athlete in the world, though Thorpe was later controversially stripped of his medals over an amateurism dispute before being posthumously reinstated decades afterward. The 1912 Games were the last Olympics before a twelve-year gap caused by the First World War and the cancelled 1916 Games.

Facts
Founding Year
1912 1
Founding Date
1912-07-06 2
Host History
Stockholm, Sweden 1
Classification
Scope
Olympic 1
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Source Albert Arnheiter (Wikipedia)
Alfred Lane, Athletes
Source Alfred Lane (Wikipedia)
Source Arvo Aaltonen (Wikipedia)
Source Avery Brundage (Wikipedia)
Camillo Ugi, Athletes
Source Camillo Ugi (Wikipedia)
Carl Møller, Athletes
Source Carl Møller (Olympedia)
Cecil Healy, Athletes
Source Cecil Healy (Wikipedia)
Source Daniel Norling (Wikipedia)
Source Wikipedia, Duke Kahanamoku
Edith Hannam, Athletes
Source Edith Hannam (Olympedia)
Einar Liberg, Athletes
Source Einar Liberg (Wikipedia)
Ejler Allert, Athletes
Source Ejler Allert (Wikipedia)
Eric Lemming, Athletes
Source Eric Lemming (Wikipedia)
Source Francesco Ruggero (Wikipedia)
Source George Hodgson (Wikipedia)
Source Giorgio Zampori (Wikipedia)
Source Gösta Åsbrink (Wikipedia)
Source Greta Johansson (Wikipedia)
Source Harold Hardwick (Wikipedia)
Harry Hebner, Athletes
Source Harry Hebner (Wikipedia)
Source Helen Aitchison (Wikipedia)
Henri Decoin, Athletes
Source Henri Decoin (Wikipedia)
Source Hermann Wilker (Wikipedia)
Imre Zachár, Athletes
Source Imre Zachár (Wikipedia)
Irene Steer, Athletes
Source Irene Steer (Wikipedia)
Source István Déván (Wikipedia)
Source Jennie Fletcher (Wikipedia)
Jenő Fuchs, Athletes
Source Jenő Fuchs (Wikipedia)
Source Julius Hirsch (Wikipedia)
Mel Sheppard, Athletes
Source Mel Sheppard (Wikipedia)
Nedo Nadi, Athletes
Source Nedo Nadi (Wikipedia)
Ödön Bodor, Athletes
Source Ödön Bodor (Wikipedia)
Oscar Swahn, Athletes
Source Oscar Swahn (Wikipedia)
Source Oswald Holmberg (Wikipedia)

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Source Otto Herschmann (Wikipedia)
Paul Anspach, Athletes
Source Paul Anspach (Wikipedia)
Source Paul Radmilovic (Wikipedia)
Ralph Rose, Athletes
Source Ralph Rose (Olympedia)
Source John Derbyshire (swimmer) (Wikipedia)
Torben Grael, Athletes
Source Wikipedia, Torben Grael
Source Vahram Papazyan (athlete) (Wikipedia)
Victor Boin, Athletes
Source Victor Boin (Wikipedia)
Walter Bathe, Athletes
Source Walter Bathe (Olympedia)
Source Walter W. Winans (Wikipedia)

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Source Wikipedia: Athletics at the 1912 Summer Olympics
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Diving, Sports
Source Wikipedia: Diving at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Equestrian, Sports
Source Wikipedia: Equestrian events at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Fencing, Sports
Source Wikipedia: Fencing at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Gymnastics, Sports
Source Wikipedia: Gymnastics at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Rowing, Sports
Source Wikipedia: Rowing at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Sailing, Sports
Source Wikipedia: Sailing at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Shooting, Sports
Source Wikipedia: Shooting at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Swimming, Sports
Source Wikipedia: Swimming at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Tennis, Sports
Source Wikipedia: Tennis at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Water Polo, Sports
Source Wikipedia: Water polo at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Wrestling, Sports
Source Wikipedia: Wrestling at the 1912 Summer Olympics
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1. Wikipedia, List of Olympic Games Host Cities
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  • Host cities table, 1912 Summer Olympics row (year)
    1912 Summer Olympics: Stockholm, Sweden
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    1912 Summer Olympics: Stockholm, Sweden
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    The 1912 Summer Olympics were held in Stockholm, Sweden, and were the first Games to use electronic timing devices and a public address system. American athlete Jim Thorpe won both the pentathlon and decathlon, a feat that led King Gustav V of Sweden to reportedly call him the greatest athlete in th
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2. Wikipedia, 1912 Summer Olympics
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between 6 July and 22 July 1912
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Wikipedia: Football at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Features: Association Football, Lead section
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Football at the 1912 Summer Olympics was one of the 102 events at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Wikipedia: Athletics at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Features: Athletics, Lead section
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These are the results of athletics competition at the 1912 Summer Olympics. 30 events were contested, all for men only.
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Wikipedia: Cycling at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Features: Cycling, Lead section
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At the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, one cycling event was contested on Sunday, 7 July.
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Wikipedia: Diving at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Features: Diving, Lead section
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At the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, four diving events were contested.
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Wikipedia: Equestrian events at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Features: Equestrian, Lead section
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The equestrian program at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, included five medal events.
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Wikipedia: Fencing at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Features: Fencing, Lead section
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Fencing was present at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Wikipedia: Gymnastics at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Features: Gymnastics, Lead section
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Four gymnastics events for men were contested at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Wikipedia: Rowing at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Features: Rowing, Lead section
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Rowing at the 1912 Summer Olympics featured four events, for men only.
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Wikipedia: Sailing at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Features: Sailing, Lead section
Quote, Features: Sailing, Lead section
The Sailing program of 1912 consisted of a total of four sailing classes (disciplines).
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Wikipedia: Shooting at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Features: Shooting, Lead section
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At the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, 18 events in shooting were contested.
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Wikipedia: Swimming at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Features: Swimming, Lead section
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At the 1912 Summer Olympics, nine swimming events were contested.
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Wikipedia: Tennis at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Features: Tennis, Lead section
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At the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden eight tennis events were contested divided over two tournaments; an indoor covered courts tournament, played on wood, held from May 5 until May 12 and an outdoor hard court tournament, played on clay, held from June 28 until July 5.
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Wikipedia: Water polo at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Features: Water Polo, Lead section
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The 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm saw the fourth water polo tournament at Olympics.
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Wikipedia: Wrestling at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Features: Wrestling, Lead section
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At the 1912 Summer Olympics, five wrestling events were contested.
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Ralph Rose (Olympedia)
Competitors Include: Ralph Rose, Olympedia athlete page, results [competed-in 2]
Quote, Competitors Include: Ralph Rose, Olympedia athlete page, results [competed-in 2]
1912 Summer Olympics
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Edith Hannam (Olympedia)
Competitors Include: Edith Hannam, Results table, Games
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1912 Summer Olympics
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Nedo Nadi (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Nedo Nadi, Olympic Games participation
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Competing for his country at 1912 Stockholm Olympics, Nadi became the youngest fencer to win a foil gold medal
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Mel Sheppard (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Mel Sheppard, Lead, 1912
Quote, Competitors Include: Mel Sheppard, Lead, 1912
winner of four gold medals and one silver medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics
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Jenő Fuchs (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Jenő Fuchs, Lead, 1912
Quote, Competitors Include: Jenő Fuchs, Lead, 1912
He competed at the 1908 and 1912 Olympics and won both the individual and team events at both Games
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Ödön Bodor (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Ödön Bodor, Lead, 1912 Olympics
Quote, Competitors Include: Ödön Bodor, Lead, 1912 Olympics
and at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm.
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Helen Aitchison (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Helen Aitchison, Lead
Quote, Competitors Include: Helen Aitchison, Lead
who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics
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Camillo Ugi (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Camillo Ugi, Lead
Quote, Competitors Include: Camillo Ugi, Lead
was a German footballer who played as a forward, competing in the 1912 Summer Olympics
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Vahram Papazyan (athlete) (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Vahram Papazyan (athlete), Olympics
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In the 1912 Summer Olympics, Vahram Papazyan did not finish both the Men's 800 metres and Men's 1500 metres.
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Alfred Lane (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Alfred Lane, Lead
Quote, Competitors Include: Alfred Lane, Lead
who competed at the 1912 and 1920 Summer Olympics
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Einar Liberg (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Einar Liberg, Lead
Quote, Competitors Include: Einar Liberg, Lead
at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm
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Giorgio Zampori (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Giorgio Zampori, Lead
Quote, Competitors Include: Giorgio Zampori, Lead
who competed in the Summer Olympic Games in 1912, 1920 and 1924
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Eric Lemming (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Eric Lemming, Lead
Quote, Competitors Include: Eric Lemming, Lead
who competed at the 1900, 1906, 1908 and 1912 Olympics
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Paul Radmilovic (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Paul Radmilovic, Olympic career
Quote, Competitors Include: Paul Radmilovic, Olympic career
He won his third career gold as part of the British water polo team at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm.
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Daniel Norling (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Daniel Norling, Lead
Quote, Competitors Include: Daniel Norling, Lead
who participated in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics
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Walter W. Winans (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Walter Winans, Lead
Quote, Competitors Include: Walter Winans, Lead
who participated in the 1908 and 1912 Summer Olympics
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Oswald Holmberg (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Oswald Holmberg, Lead
Quote, Competitors Include: Oswald Holmberg, Lead
who participated in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics
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John Derbyshire (swimmer) (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Rob Derbyshire, Life
Quote, Competitors Include: Rob Derbyshire, Life
Four years later, in Stockholm, he was third in his heat of 100 metre freestyle and did not advance.
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Gösta Åsbrink (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Gösta Åsbrink, Lead
Quote, Competitors Include: Gösta Åsbrink, Lead
who won a gold medal in the 1908 Summer Olympics and a silver medal in the 1912 Summer Olympics
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Victor Boin (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Victor Boin, Lead
Quote, Competitors Include: Victor Boin, Lead
who competed at the 1908, 1912 and 1920 Summer Olympics
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Oscar Swahn (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Oscar Swahn, Biography, 1912
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When the 1912 Summer Olympics came to his native country, Sweden, he was a member of the single shot running deer team which again won the gold medal.
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Paul Anspach (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Paul Anspach, Olympic Games entered
Quote, Competitors Include: Paul Anspach, Olympic Games entered
who competed in four consecutive Olympics (1908, 1912, 1920 and 1924)
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Hermann Wilker (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Hermann Wilker, Lead, 1912 Games
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in the 1912 Summer Olympics
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Ejler Allert (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Ejler Allert, Lead, 1912 Olympics
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He was a crew member of the Danish boat, which won the gold medal in the coxed four, inriggers
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Albert Arnheiter (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Albert Arnheiter, Lead, 1912 Olympics
Quote, Competitors Include: Albert Arnheiter, Lead, 1912 Olympics
was a German rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics
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István Déván (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: István Déván, Lead
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who competed for Hungary in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1924 Winter Olympics
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Greta Johansson (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Greta Johansson, Lead, Olympic Games
Quote, Competitors Include: Greta Johansson, Lead, Olympic Games
who competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics
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Cecil Healy (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Cecil Healy, Lead
Quote, Competitors Include: Cecil Healy, Lead
who won silver in the 100 m freestyle at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm
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George Hodgson (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: George Hodgson, Lead, 1912 Olympics
Quote, Competitors Include: George Hodgson, Lead, 1912 Olympics
Hodgson won the two longer freestyle swimming gold medals at the 1912 Olympics
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Harold Hardwick (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Harold Hardwick, Swimming career, 1912 Olympics
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he was selected to represent the Australasia combined team of Australians and New Zealanders at the 1912 Summer Olympics
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Arvo Aaltonen (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Arvo Aaltonen, Lead, Olympic Games
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who competed at the 1912, 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics
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Harry Hebner (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Harry Hebner, Lead, 1912 Olympics
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Harry Joseph Hebner (June 15, 1891, October 12, 1968) was an American competition swimmer and water polo player who competed at the 1908, 1912 and 1920 Summer Olympics.
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Imre Zachár (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Imre Zachár, Lead, 1912 Olympics
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Imre Zachár (11 May 1890-7 April 1954) was a Hungarian water polo player and freestyle swimmer who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics.
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Irene Steer (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Irene Steer, Lead, 1912 Games
Quote, Competitors Include: Irene Steer, Lead, 1912 Games
In 1912, the first year that women were allowed to compete in swimming in the Olympics, Steer won a gold medal in the 4 × 100 m relay
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Jennie Fletcher (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Jennie Fletcher, Lead, Games
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At the 1912 Summer Olympics, she won a gold medal
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Walter Bathe (Olympedia)
Competitors Include: Walter Bathe, Olympedia biographical information
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at the 1912 Olympics
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Henri Decoin (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Henri Decoin, Lead
Quote, Competitors Include: Henri Decoin, Lead
He competed in the 400 m freestyle at the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the water polo tournament at the 1912 Summer Olympics.
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Francesco Ruggero (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Francesco Ruggero, Biography
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Francesco Ruggero lined up at the start of the marathon of the 1912 Summer Olympics
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Carl Møller (Olympedia)
Competitors Include: Carl Møller, Results
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1912 Summer Olympics
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Wikipedia, Torben Grael
WikipediaCompetitors Include: Torben Grael, lead paragraph, competed-in
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A descendant of Danes, he was taken sailing by his grandfather at the age of five years on the sailboat Aileen, of the 6 Metre class, which was the boat used by the silver medal-winning 1912 Summer Olympics Danish sailing team.
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Avery Brundage (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Avery Brundage, lead paragraph, competed-in
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He competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics, where he participated in the pentathlon and decathlon, but did not win any medals; both events were won by teammate Jim Thorpe.
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Wikipedia, Duke Kahanamoku
WikipediaCompetitors Include: Duke Kahanamoku, Article text
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At the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, he won a gold medal in the 100-meter freestyle, and a silver medal with the second-place U.S. team in the men's 4×200-meter freestyle relay.
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Julius Hirsch (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Julius Hirsch, Lead [competed-in]
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including at the 1912 Summer Olympics
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Otto Herschmann (Wikipedia)
Competitors Include: Otto Herschmann, Lead paragraph, Olympic medals [competed-in]
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a silver medal in fencing in 1912
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