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Antwerp 1920

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Opening Ceremony of the Antwerp (Belgium) Olympic Games, 1920

Duke Kahanamoku was about to celebrate his 30th birthday \(he was born on 24 August 1890 in Honolulu, in what was then the Kingdom of Hawaii\) when he set out to defend his 100m freestyle title in the "dark, cold and muddy" waters of the 100m\-long Olympic pool that had

Duke Paoa KAHANAMOKU

The legend of Duke Kahanamoku, the father of modern surfing and double Olympic champion in Antwerp 

A salute to age-defying Olympic champions, including Sweden's Swahn who competed in the individual and team running deer shooting events.

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Originals

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On the grass courts of the Beerschot Tennis Club in Kontich, on the outskirts of Antwerp, Suzanne Lenglen, then aged 21, sailed through the Olympic women&rsquo;s singles tournament held from 16 to 24 August 1920\. She dispatched her first three opponents in straight sets with no games lost: Belgium&rsquo;s Marie

Suzanne LENGLEN

"La Divine" Suzanne Lenglen lights up the Antwerp 1920 Games

Women first competed in swimming at the Olympic Games in Stockholm in 1912, taking part in two events: the 100m freestyle, which was won by Australia&rsquo;s Fanny Durack, and the 4x100m relay, won by Great Britain&rsquo;s Belle Moore, Jennie Fletcher, Annie Speirs and Irene Steers\. At Antwerp 1920, a third

Swimming

Ethelda Bleibtrey, the trailblazer for women’s swimming who was arrested due to her swimsuit

Antwerp 1920 - Overview Mosaic

At the Antwerp 1920 Summer Olympics, France's Suzanne Lenglen claimed the gold medal along with partner Max Decugis in the doubles mixed event. In the singles event, she triumphed over Edith Holman of Great Britain, earning the Olympic title. She went on to claim the bronze medal in the women's doubles along with compatriot Elisabeth d'Ayen.

Stockholm 1912 | Olympic Games

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Suzanne Lenglen Becomes an Olympic Champion at Antwerp 1920

Athletics

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Antwerp 1920 - Foss Frank

Albert HILL

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Antwerp 1920 - Hill Albert

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Olympic Games Antwerp 1920

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