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What is unique to Philip Noel Baker of Great Britain who won the 1500 m Silver in 1920 Olympics?
He ran backwards in the Olympics to protest against govt.
Who was British runner in 800m 1920 Olympics?
Albert Hill of Great Britain won the gold medal in the 800 meter run at the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp.
Has Great Britain ever won a gold medal in a team event if so what event?
Great Britain has won gold medals in football (1900, 1908, 1912), hockey (1908, 1920, 1988), water polo (1908, 1912, 1920), polo (1908, 1920), tug-of-war (1908, 1920), curling (1924, 2002), and ice hockey (1936).
How many medals has Ireland won in the Olympics?
As of the 2008 Games, Ireland has won 20 medals (8 gold, 6 silver, 6 bronze). Ireland first competed in the Olympics as an independent nation in 1920. Prior to that athletes from Ireland competed with the team from Great Britain. The first athlete to win a medal for Ireland was Pat O'Callaghan who won gold in the hammer throw at the 1928 Games in Amsterdam.
Who has won the most medals for running at the Olympics?
Paavo Nurmi of Finland with 12 (9 gold, 3 silver) at the 1920, 1924, and 1928 Olympics.
When was Communist Party of Great Britain created?
Communist Party of Great Britain was created in 1920.
Which figure skater won three gold medals at the Winter Olympics?
Gillis Grafstrom won gold medals at the 1920, 1924 and 1928 winter Olympics in the mens figure skating. Sonia Henie won gold medals at the 1928, 1932 and 1936 winter Olympics in the ladies figure skating.
How many athletics medals has England won at the Olympics?
Through the 2008 Games in Beijing, 197 (52 gold, 83 silver, 62 bronze). Guy Butler (a 400 meter runner in 1920 and 1924) and Sebastian Coe (an 800 and 1500 meter runner in 1980 and 1984) have won the most athletics medals for Great Britain with 4.
Who was queen of Great Britain in 1920?
There is no "Queen of Great Britain" - Great Britain is part of The United Kingdom Of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. In 1920, the British monarch was King George V and his wife and Queen Consort, was Mary of Teck. At that date he was King of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
Which event has great Britain won the most gold medals in at the summer Olympics?
Through the 2008 Games in Beijing, that is men's coxless fours rowing with Britain winning 7 gold medals (1908, 1924, 1928, 1932, 2000, 2004, 2008). British athletes have won 6 gold medals in men's coxless pairs rowing (1908, 1932, 1948, 1988, 1992, 1996) and men's 800 meter run (1900, 1920, 1924, 1928, 1932, 1980).
What event was dropped from the Olympics in 1920?
Tug of War was dropped after the 1920 Olympics. The IOC removed tug of war and 33 other sports because too many sports were part of the Olympics. It was an Olympic sport from 1900 until 1920. However, it's still a part of international competitions at the World Games and with the Tug of War International Federation. Great Britain won the most amount of medals, two golds, two silvers and one bronze. The United States is next with one gold, one silver and one bronze.
What event was dropped from Olympics in 1920?
Tug of War was dropped after the 1920 Olympics. The IOC removed tug of war and 33 other sports because too many sports were part of the Olympics. It was an Olympic sport from 1900 until 1920. However, it's still a part of international competitions at the World Games and with the Tug of War International Federation. Great Britain won the most amount of medals, two golds, two silvers and one bronze. The United States is next with one gold, one silver and one bronze.
