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For which event was the first Olympic Gold Medal awarded in 1896?
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Triple Jump
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In what event did a woman win the first Olympic medal presented to a female?
Croquet
James B Connolly won the gold medal in which Olympic event?
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Was croquet the first Olympic event women competed in?
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What does an olympic gold medal look like?
The Olympic gold medal is awarded for coming first in an Olympic event. It looks like a small golden circle.
When was the first Olympic event?
Modern Olympics: first medal awarded was in the Men's Triple Jump in 1896.
What is the highest award in the Olympics?
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What was a medal event for the first time in the 2000 Olympic games?
bowling
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What sport medal event for the first time at the 2000 Olympic Games?
Bowling
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Trampolining.
Who won Australia's first Olympic gold medal In which year and in what event?
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In what event did a woman win the first Olympic medal presented to a female?
Croquet
What sports was a medal event for the first time at the 2000 Olympic Games?
bowling
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Who won Australia's first ever Olympic gold medal and for what event?
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