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The fifth modern Olympic games, originally scheduled to be held in Rome, were instead held in 1908 in London, England. Also referred to as the Games of the IV Olympiad. The Olympic Games, or Olympics, is an international multi-sport event taking place every two years and alternating between Summer and Winter Games. ... City motto: Senatus Populusque Romanus â€“ SPQR (The Senate and the People of Rome) Founded 21 April 753 BC mythical, 1st millennium BC Region Latium Mayor Walter Veltroni (Democratici di Sinistra) Area - City Proper 1290 kmÂ² Population - City (2004) - Metropolitan - Density (city proper) 2,546,807 almost 4,000,000 1... 1908 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... The clock tower of the Palace of Westminster, which contains Big Ben London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 kmÂ² Population - Total (mid-2004) - Density Ranked 1st UK 50. ...

Italian authorities were preparing infrastructure for the games when Mount Vesuvius erupted on April 7, 1906, devastating the nearby city of Naples. Funds that were to have gone to the Olympics were diverted to the reconstruction of Naples, so a new venue was required. London was selected, and the games were held in White City alongside the Franco-British Exhibition, which at the time was the more noteworthy event. April 27 is the 117th day of the year (118th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 248 days remaining. ... 1908 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... October 31 is the 304th day of the year (305th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 61 days remaining, as the final day of October. ... 1908 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Edward VII (Albert Edward) (9 November 1841â€“6 May 1910) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, King of the Commonwealth Realms, and the Emperor of India. ... The Olympic Oath is taken by an athlete and a judge at the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games. ... The Olympic Flame at the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics The Olympic Flame or Olympic Fire is a symbol of the Olympic Games. ... The Olympic Stadium is the name usually given to the big centrepiece sports arena of the Summer Olympic Games. ... White City Stadium, built in London, England, for the 1908 Summer Olympics, was the first purpose-built Olympic stadium. ... Mount Vesuvius (Italian: Monte Vesuvio) is a volcano east of Naples, Italy, located at 40Â°49â€² N 14Â°26â€² E. It is the only active volcano on the European mainland, although it is not currently erupting. ... April 7 is the 97th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (98th in leap years). ... 1906 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Location within Italy Naples (Italian Napoli, Neapolitan Napule, from Greek ÎÎÎ± Î ÏŒÎ»Î¹Ï‚ - NÃ©a PÃ³lis - meaning New City; see also List of traditional Greek place names) is the largest city in southern Italy and capital of Campania Region. ... White City is a place in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham in London in England. ... The Franco-British Exhibition (1908) was held in area now called White City. ...

The White City Stadium, built in very short time especially for the games, held 68,000 people and was considered by some to be a technological marvel for the time. The distance from the start of the Marathon to the finish at the stadium was established at this games; 42km, 195 m. (26 miles, 385 yards). The starting line was moved to allow the Royal Family a good view. White City Stadium, built in London, England, for the 1908 Summer Olympics, was the first purpose-built Olympic stadium. ... Modern day marathon runners 1896 Olympic marathon The word marathon refers to a long-distance road running event of 42,195 m (26 miles and 385 yards). ...

The games were surrounded by controversy. On opening day, following the practice introduced at the Intercalated Games of 1906, the teams paraded behind their national flags. However, the arrangement caused several complications: The fourth modern Olympic games, held in Athens. ... A national flag is a flag which symbolises a country and which can usually be flown by citizens of that country. ...

The 1908 Olympics also prompted the establishment of standard rules for sports, and the selection of judges from different countries, rather than just the host. One of the reasons for this was the 400 metre run in which the US winner was accused of interfering with the British runner. Part of the problem was the different definition of interference under British and US rules. The race was re-run, but the Americans refused to participate. The British runner, Wyndham Halswelle, won by running around the track on his own because three of the four original runners had been American. Edward VII (Albert Edward) (9 November 1841â€“6 May 1910) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, King of the Commonwealth Realms, and the Emperor of India. ... Wyndham Halswelle (May 30, 1882 – March 31, 1915) was a Scottish athlete, winner of the controversial 400 m run at the 1908 Summer Olympics. ...

The most famous incident of the games came at the end of the marathon. It occurred when the first runner to re-enter the stadium, Dorando Pietri of Italy, collapsed several times and ran the wrong way. Not far from the finish-line, two of the officials took him by the arms, and brought him to the line. As a consequence, after crossing the line he was disqualified. The medal went to American John Hayes who was second over the line, but the glory went to Pietri. Since he himself had not been responsible for his disqualification Queen Alexandra the next day awarded him a gold cup in recognition of his achievement. Modern day marathon runners 1896 Olympic marathon The word marathon refers to a long-distance road running event of 42,195 m (26 miles and 385 yards). ... This page is about the wife of Edward VII of the United Kingdom. ...

These Games were the first to include Winter events, such as had originally been proposed for the Games. There were four figure skating events contested. However, the on-ice events occurred months separated from most of the other events.

Disciplines contested

At the 1908 Summer Olympics, three archery events were contested. ... At the 1908 Summer Olympics, twenty-six athletics events were contested. ... At the 1908 Summer Olympics, five boxing events were contested. ... At the 1908 Summer Olympics, seven cycling events were contested. ... At the 1908 Summer Olympics, four fencing events were contested. ... At the 1908 Summer Olympics, four figure skating events were contested, and winter sports were introduced for the very first time. ... At the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, England, an official football tournament was contested for the first time. ... At the 1908 Summer Olympics, two gymnastics events were contested. ... At the 1908 Summer Olympics, a hockey tournament was contested for the first time. ... At the 1908 Summer Olympics, one Jeu de paume event wes contested. ... At the 1908 Summer Olympics, a lacrosse event was contested. ... At the 1908 Summer Olympics, a polo tournament was contested. ... At the 1908 Summer Olympics, two rackets events were contested. ... At the 1908 Summer Olympics, four rowing events were contested. ... At the 1908 Summer Olympics, a rugby event was contested. ... At the 1908 Summer Olympics, four sailing events were contested. ... At the 1908 Summer Olympics, fifteen shooting events were contested. ... At the 1908 Summer Olympics, six swimming events were contested. ... The final results of the Tennis competition at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, Great Britain Six tennis events were contested. ... At the 1908 Summer Olympics, a tug of war tournament was contested. ... At the 1908 Summer Olympics, three water motorsports events were contested. ... At the 1908 Summer Olympics, a water polo tournament was contested. ... At the 1908 Summer Olympics, nine wrestling events were contested. ...

Medal count

Top medal-collecting nations:
(for the full table, see 1908 Summer Olympics medal count) This is the full table of the medal count of the 1908 Summer Olympics. ...

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See also

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External links

Categories: 1908 Summer Olympics | Sports festivals hosted in the United Kingdom The Olympic Games, or Olympics, is an international multi-sport event taking place every two years and alternating between Summer and Winter Games. ... The Summer Olympic Games are an international multi-sport event held every four years, organised by the International Olympic Committee. ... The 1896 Summer Olympics, formally called the Games of the I Olympiad, were the first modern Summer Olympic Games and the first Games since Roman emperor Theodosius I banned the Ancient Olympic Games in AD 393 as part of the Christian campaign against paganism. ... The 1900 Summer Olympics, formally known as the Games of the II Olympiad, were held in 1900 in Paris, France. ... The 1904 Summer Olympics, formally known as the Games of the III Olympiad, were held in St. ... The fourth modern Olympic games, held in Athens. ... The Games of the V Olympiad were held in 1912 in Stockholm, Sweden. ... 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Medal count

See also

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