Track & Field
EARLY OLYMPIC: A Glimpse into America’s First Olympic Heroes of 1896: Several members of America’s first Olympic team in 1896. Standing: T.E. Burke, Thomas P. Curtis, Ellery H. Clark. Seated: W.W. Hoyt, Sumner Paine, trainer John Graham, John B. Paine, Arthur C. Blake. The first modern Olympic Games, held in Athens, Greece, saw the Americans fielding 14 athletes that competed in three sports. The hosts, on the other hand, had 169 athletes competing and won 46 medals…
EARLY OLYMPIC: A Glimpse into America’s First Olympic Heroes of 1896: Several members of America’s first Olympic team in 1896. [MORE DETAILS]