1912 Summer Olympics

The fifth modern Summer Olympic Games, held in Stockholm from May 5 to July 22, 1912. They introduced electronic timing in athletics and featured the first Olympic appearance of Japan.

Jim Thorpe: An American athlete who won the pentathlon and decathlon at the 1912 Olympics. His two victories became the Games’ most celebrated athletic achievement.
Electronic timing: The measurement of elapsed time using electronic devices rather than solely by hand. Stockholm introduced electronic timing for Olympic athletics, alongside hand-timed results.
International Olympic Committee: The international organization that oversees the Olympic Games and Olympic Movement. The committee awarded Stockholm the Games and coordinated participation among national delegations.
First Japanese participation in the Olympics: Japan’s debut at the Olympic Games, represented by two athletes in Stockholm in 1912. The debut extended Olympic participation to East Asia.
Hannes Kolehmainen: A Finnish distance runner who won three gold medals at the 1912 Olympics. His track victories established Finland as a leading distance-running nation.
Olympic marathon: The marathon race held as part of the Summer Olympic Games. The 1912 race exposed the risks of extreme heat and inadequate runner support.
Pierre de Coubertin: A French educator and historian who founded the modern Olympic Movement. His advocacy helped establish the modern pentathlon and shaped the Games’ international program.
Olympic Games: An international multisport event held in Summer and Winter editions under the Olympic Movement. Stockholm’s edition helped establish the modern Summer Games as a recurring international event.
Duke Kahanamoku: A Hawaiian-American swimmer who won Olympic gold in the 100-meter freestyle in 1912 and 1920. His Stockholm victory helped bring international attention to Hawaiian surfing and swimming.
Modern pentathlon: An Olympic sport combining fencing, swimming, equestrian show jumping, and a running-and-shooting event. The competition debuted in Stockholm at Pierre de Coubertin’s urging.

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