France at the 1896 Summer Olympics
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France competed at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 6 to 15 April 1896. French athletes had appeared in every Summer Olympic Games of the modern era, alongside Australia, Great Britain, and Greece. France won the fourth-most gold medals with 5 and the fourth-most total medals with 11. Cycling was the sport in which the French competitors had the most success, as they completely dominated the field. The French team had 27 entries in 18 events, winning 11 medals.
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France at the 1896 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | FRA |
NOC | French National Olympic and Sports Committee |
Website | www |
in Athens, Greece April 6, 1896 – April 15, 1896 | |
Competitors | 11 in 6 sports and 18 events |
Medals Ranked 4th |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
1906 Intercalated Games |
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