The document summarizes the Olympics held in the 1920s, including the Summer Olympics of 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium, the Winter Olympics of 1924 in Chamonix, France, the Summer Olympics of 1924 in Paris, France, the Winter Olympics of 1928 in St. Moritz, Switzerland, and the Summer Olympics of 1928 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It provides details on the dates of each games, the host cities and countries, the number of participating nations and athletes, the sports and events included in each Olympics, and some interesting facts. Pictures are also included for some of the Olympic games.

1. By: Cara Chernow and Lauren Bronstein The Olympics of the 1920's

2. Why did we do this topic? To learn about the past Olympics. To learn how the Olympics were during the 1920’s, while America was experiencing a superficial prosperity (Entertainment, Literature, Industries, etc. experienced major developments). To learn about how the games have changed over time.

3. Olympics in the 20’s 1920 – Summer (Belgium) 1924 – Winter (France) 1924 - Summer (France) 1928 – Winter (Switzerland) 1928 - Summer (Netherlands)

4. Summer of 1920 Opening ceremony: April 20 Closing ceremony: September 12 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Nations Participating: 29 Athletes participating: 2,626 (2,561 men, 65 women) Known as “Games of the VII Olympiad”

5. Summer of 1920 Cont. Medals were awarded in the following areas: Archery Athletics Boxing Cycling Diving Equestrian Fencing Figure skating Football Gymnastics Hockey Ice hockey Modern pentathlon - Polo - Rowing - Rugby - Sailing - Shooting - Swimming - Tennis - Tug of war - Water polo - Weightlifting - Wrestling

6. Summer of 1920 pictures

7. Winter of 1924 The 1924 Winter Olympics were the first Winter Olympics that took place in Chamonix, France from January 25 th – February 4 th. 16 different countries sent athletes to compete, resulting in 258 total athletes. There were only 16 different events: 4-man bobsled Biathlon Curling Figure skating (men's, women's, pairs) Hockey Cross country Skiing (18k, 50k) Ski jumping Nordic combined skiing Speed skating (500m, 1500m, 5000m, 10,000m, combined)

8. Winter of 1924 continued… Interesting Facts: The highest number of medals were awarded to Finland (11) and Norway (17); then US and Great Britain with 4; Austria, Switzerland, and France received 3; Sweden won 2; and Canada one. Canada’s only medal was won in hockey. They defeated Switzerland 33-0, Czechoslovakia 30-0, Sweden 22-0, Great Britain 19-2, and finally they beat the United States 6-1to win the gold. Originally called the ’International Winter Sports Week’ so certain countries would attend. A week later the international ski committee called the games the official ‘Olympics’.

9. Winter of 1924 pictures

10. Summer of 1924 Location: Paris, France Dates: May 4 th to July 27 th 44 different nations participated 3,089 athletes competed; 135 women and 2,954 men 16 different sports/events were played

11. Summer of 1924 cont… Interesting Facts First Olympics where the three flags were raised; the Olympic flag, the host country’s flag, and the next Olympic host country’s flag. These Olympics were the last with tennis as an event until 1988. This was the first time athletes stayed in an Olympic Village, group of wooden cabins.

12. Summer of 1924 pictures

13. Winter of 1928 Location: St. Moritz, Switzerland Dates: February 11 th - February 19 th Athletes participating: 464 (438 men, 26 women) 25 different nations participated

14. Winter of 1928 cont… Events included: Bobsleigh Figure skating Ice hockey Nordic skiing Cross-country skiing Nordic combined Ski jumping Speed skating Tobogganing (skeleton) Military patrol - Skijoring

15. Winter 1928 pictures

16. Summer of 1928 Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Dates: July 28 th – August 12 th 2,883 athletes 46 different nations participated 109 events in the games

17. Summer of 1928 cont… Interesting Facts The Olympic flame was first lit at these games. The tradition of the parade beginning with Greece and ending with the host nation started this year. First games that took place within 16 days instead of over a couple months.

18. Summer of 1928 pictures

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