History of the Games


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The Olympics in Photos


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In 1900 in Paris the Games were part of the Universal Exposition festivities. Women took part in the competition for the first time, with 11 of the total field of 1,330 athletes. Women competed only in golf and tennis. Britain's Charlotte Cooper won the tennis singles to become the first woman top medalist.