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Antwerp 1920 Olympic Games
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Hammer throw event at the Antwerp 1920 Olympic Games
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The history of the Olympics: From ancient Greece to now
The first Olympic Games consisted of a singular event: a footrace.
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Hammer throw event at the Antwerp 1920 Olympic Games
American Paddy Ryan competing in the hammer throw event at the Antwerp 1920 Olympic...
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Champion Olympic rower Jack Beresford
Jack Beresford rowing at the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp, Belgium.
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Paavo Nurmi
Finnish long-distance runner Paavo Nurmi competing at the 1920 Antwerp Olympic Games.
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Paavo Nurmi and Augusto Maccario
Paavo Nurmi (right) of Finland and Augusto Maccario of Italy after the 10,000-meter...
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