Third Olympic Games

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-Held in St. Louis during the world fair
-The first time the olympics were held in the U.S.
-Events scheduled from May 1 through Nov. 23, 1904
-12 countries were represented; most from U.S. and Canada
-athletes entered as individuals or members of a club, did not compete for their country
-over 900 athletes competed in 38 contests
-contest: football, wrestling, track & croquet

Competitions on Antropology days:
-seperate series of events were held with 'Native Peoples'
-Competitions took place at the Staduim in mid-August
-Ainus, Potagonians, Eskimos, Native Americans, Philippine, and African groups competed
-contests included: running, high jumping, archery, and spear throwing
-winners given American Flags instead of gold medals

Gymnastics at the Fair:
-Exhibitions of turners include 3,280 men and women
-from U.S. and European countries
-included individual and mass perfomances of gymnastics