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The 1900 Summer Olympics today officially known as the Games of the II Olympiad was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1900 in Paris France. No opening or closing ceremonies were held; competitions began on May 14 and ended on October 28. The Games were held as part of the 1900 World’s Fair. 997 competitors took part in 19 different sports. Women took part in the games for the first time and sailor Hélène de Pourtalès became the first female Olympic champion.
