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Spain at the 1900 Summer Olympics

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ESP

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8 in 3 sports

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Spain at the 1900 Summer Olympics

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Spain competed at the modern Olympic Games for the first time at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

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Medalists

Gold medals were given at the 1900 Games. A silver medal was given for second place, and a bronze medal was given for first. The International Olympic Committee has retroactively assigned gold, silver, and bronze medals to competitors who earned 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-place finishes, respectively, in order to bring early Olympics in line with current awards.

Pedro Pidal y Bernardo de Quirós (Marquis of Villaviciosa) got a silver medal in live pingeon shooting, but this event is not recognized by CIO as an official event as the winner was given a money award. Nevertheless, the Spanish Olympic Committee does recognize the medal.

Gold

  • José de Amézola y Aspizúa and Francisco Villota — Basque pelota
  • Fencing

    Spain appeared in fencing in the nation's debut appearance.

    Basque pelota

    Spain's first Olympic appearance included a two-man team in pelota. There were only two teams in the tournament, so the Spanish pair's victory over the French duo won Spain the gold medal.

    Rowing

    Spain sent a coxed fours boat and a single sculler to compete in the rowing events.

    References

    Spain at the 1900 Summer Olympics Wikipedia


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