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London 1908 Olympic Games
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Women in long skirts and hats draw bows and aim at round archery targets on a grassy field during the 1908 London Olympic Games. Stadium seating is visible in the background.
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Silhouette of hand holding sport torch behind the rings of an Olympic flag, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; February 3, 2015.
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Former U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program bobsledder Steven Holcomb, front, is greeted at the finish line after teaming with Justin Olsen, Steve Mesler and Curtis Tomasevicz to win the first Olympic bobsleigh gold medal in 62 years for Team USA ,(cont)
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London 1908 Olympic Games: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Anniversary information added. Apr 20, 2026
Add new Web site: CBC Sports - 1908: London, England. Apr 02, 2025
Add new Web site: London Museum - The first London Olympics, 1908. Nov 28, 2024
Add new Web site: Independent - On budget but five months long: the first London Games. Jun 13, 2024
Cross-reference added. Apr 18, 2024
Added information about top-performing countries. Feb 27, 2024
Add new Web site: History Today - London�s Olympics, 1908. Jun 15, 2023
Add new Web site: British History Online - Sport, ancient and modern: Olympic games of London (1908). Mar 18, 2023
New article added. Mar 09, 2011
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