Discontinued Olympic Sports
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Croquet
There was only ever one croquet competition in Olympic Games history, held in 1900 in Paris. France won all events, which is not surprising as only French competitors took part. In this event, the first women to take part in the Olympic Games occurred on June 28, 1900. It was also not a success with the spectators. Only one fan watched the events - an Englishman who had travelled from Nice especially for the occasion. No wonder we have not seen this event at the Olympics again.
Results
- One Ball Singles: Aumoitte (1st) John (2nd) Waydeliche
(3rd), all from France. Aumoitte beat John 21-15 in the
final
- Doubles: Aumoitte & John, France. No silver or bronze
awarded
- Singles - Two Balls: Waydelich (1st) Vignerot (2nd) Sautereau
(3rd), all from France
- Singles Handicap - Two Balls: Vignerot, France
Related Pages
- see also the similar sport Roque which was in the 1904 Games.
- Full list of all Discontinued Events.
