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Dorando Pietri disqualified in marathon
first use of standard marathon distance (26 miles 385 yards)
controversy over US flag not being dipped to King Edward VII
dispute between US and UK over rules in athletics
first time diving was included
first time field hockey was included
first time indoor tennis was included
first time motor boating was included
first time rugby union was included
first time team sports were included
first time water motorsports were included
first time women competed in figure skating
first time athletes from all five continents participated
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