1900
Paris
France

The second modern Summer Games took place during the Exposition Universelle, France’s World’s Fair. Sporting events took place over five months as part of the Fair, which became the main focus.

Women also competed in the modern Olympic Games for the first time.

The National Archives holds records relating to the Paris Exhibition, as well as images of athletes from this time.

7 records available

  • Paris Exhibition monumental entrance, 1900.
    COPY 1/448 f332
    Paris Exhibition monumental entrance, 1900 - COPY 1/448 f332.Preview
  • David Billington, champion swimmer, 1900-1.
    COPY 1/455 (396)
    David Billington, champion swimmer, 1900-1 - COPY 1/455 (396).Preview
  • John Arthur Jarvis, amateur swimmer and Olympic gold medallist, 1902.
    COPY 1/455 (381)
    John Arthur Jarvis, amateur swimmer and Olympic gold medallist, 1902 - COPY 1/455 (381).Preview
  • Paris Exhibition, the luminous palace, 1900.
    COPY 1/448 f328
    Paris Exhibition, the luminous palace, 1900 - COPY 1/448 f328.Preview
  • Paris Exhibition, entrance and grounds, 1900.
    COPY 1/168 (208)
    Paris Exhibition, entrance and grounds, 1900 - COPY 1/168 (208).Preview
  • Paris Exhibition, old Paris, 1900.
    COPY 1/448 f330
    Paris Exhibition, old Paris, 1900 - COPY 1/448 f330Preview
  • C F Barden, cyclist, 1897.
    COPY 1/428 (163)
    C F Barden, cyclist, 1897 - COPY 1/428 (163).Preview

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