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Bob Richards was a theology professor at La Verne College in California.
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Who was the first person to win a gold medal in olympic shooting event?
The first Olympic champion in shooting was Pantelis Karasevdas of Greece who won the 200 meter military rifle competition at the 1896 Games in Athens.
James B Connolly won the gold medal in which Olympic event?
James Brendan Connolly became the first Olympic champion in 1527 years when he won the gold medal in the triple jump(hop,step and jump)at the 1896 Olympics in Athens.He won the silver medal in the same event ,four years later in Paris.
What was the first olympic event open to women?
Women first participated at the 1900 Games in Paris in tennis, golf, and croquet. The first woman Olympic champion was Charlotte Cooper of Great Britain in ladies singles tennis.
Is Coroebus the first Olympic Champion?
Yes, he won the Olympics in 776 bc. He was a naked runner and won the race of the 210 yard long track.
What year was the first summer Olympics for 100 meter dash held?
The 1896 Games in Athens. The first Olympic champion in the 100 meter dash was Tom Burke of the United States.
