| Swimming at the Games of the I Olympiad | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Bay of Zea |
| Dates | 11 April 1896 |
| No. of events | 4 |
| Competitors | 13 from 4 nations |
| Swimming at the 1896 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
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| Freestyle | |
| 100 m | men |
| 500 m | men |
| 1200 m | men |
| 100 m sailors | men |
At the 1896 Summer Olympics, four swimming events were contested, all for men.[1] They were planned and organized by the Sub-Committee for Nautical Sports.[2] All events took place on 11 April in the Bay of Zea. There was a total of 13 participants from 4 countries competing.[1]
- ^ a b "Olympedia – Swimming at the 1896 Summer Olympics". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
- ^ 1896 Olympic Games Official Report, Part 2 (PDF). C .Meissner & N .Kargaduris.