The first 100 meter dash event was run at the 1896 Games in Athens. The winner was Tom Burke of the United States. The first 200 meter dash event was run at the 1900 Games in Paris. The winner was John Tewksbury of the United States.
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Through the 2008 Games in Beijing, she has won two gold medals in beach volleyball (2004 in Athens and 2008 in Beijing) with her partner Kerri Walsh.
Beijing, China in 2008.
India won one gold medal at the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing, that by Abhinav Bindra in men's 10 meter air rifle shooting.
Through the 2008 Games in Beijing, that is 17 gold medals at the 2004 Summer Games in Athens.
Yes. Cyclist Chris Hoy of Great Britain won gold in men's individual sprint, team sprint, and keirin at the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing.