There were no records

set for Olympics in Paris,

France

George Andre a French

athlete took the Olympic

Oath.

This is the last appear-

ance of Tennis until

1988

This is the first

broadcast to others

This is the first time

having athletes lived in

the Olympic Village.

This is the first time

the medal had the

Olympic rings in cop-

per.

Paris, France

Olympics

May 4th to

July 27th 1924

http://www.olympic.org/paris-

1924-summer-olympics

http://www.pe04.com/olympic/

trivia/oath_t.php

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/

Johnny_Weissmuller

http://olympic-museum.de/

w_medals/wmed1924.htm

http://

olym-

pics.ballparks.com/1924Paris/

index.htm

Works Cited Event Highlights

By: Ashley Johnson

Paris, France is where

it was located

The attractions are

the Eiffel Tower and

Luxembourg Palace

They built a stadium

that was built on

grass and has the ca-

pacity of 45, 000 peo-

ple.

The person that is a well-

known or a celebrity is Peter

John Weissmuller and he was

an American Swimmer and also

played in the movie Tarzan. He

won five gold medals and one

bronze medal in the 1920. He

also set 67 world records in his

lifetime.

About the Host City and

Country Athletes Medals and Emblems

The medal was designed

by Andre Rivaud.

The symbol represented

an athlete helping a los-

ing athlete.

The materials that they

used were gold silver

and bronze.