1912 in Sports - Olympic Games

Olympic Games

1912 Summer Olympics

  • The 1912 Summer Olympics takes place in Stockholm
  • First usage of electronic timing and public address systems
  • Sweden wins the most medals (65) and United States the most gold medals (25)

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