1908 Summer Olympics

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Olympic_Games
gptkbp:broadcast_network gptkb:BBC
gptkbp:closing_ceremony gptkb:White_City_Stadium
July 31, 1908
gptkbp:events gptkb:110
gptkbp:first_modern_olympics gptkb:true
gptkbp:held_in gptkb:London
gptkbp:host_city gptkb:London
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1908 Summer Olympics
gptkbp:legacy Inspiration for future athletes
Cultural exchange through sports
Promotion of amateurism in sports
Increased international participation in sports
Influence on future Olympic ceremonies
Strengthening of international relations through sports
Development of Olympic marketing strategies
Establishment of modern Olympic traditions
Inclusion of more sports in future Olympics
Increased popularity of the Olympic Games
gptkbp:location gptkb:London
gptkbp:mascot gptkb:None
gptkbp:medal gptkb:Great_Britain
gptkb:Sweden
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:notable_athletes gptkb:John_A._Mc_Gough
gptkb:Mildred_Didrikson
gptkb:rugby
gptkb:Swimming
gptkb:Tommy_Mc_Donald
gptkb:Harold_Abrahams
gptkb:Paavo_Nurmi
gptkb:Athletics
gptkb:boxing_match
gptkb:figure_skating
gptkbp:number_of_players gptkb:2000
gptkb:22
gptkbp:olympic_games gptkb:1912_Summer_Olympics
gptkb:1906_Intercalated_Games
gptkbp:opening_ceremony gptkb:White_City_Stadium
April 19, 1908
gptkbp:participating_nations gptkb:22
gptkbp:significant_event First Olympic marathon held in London
Introduction of figure skating as an Olympic sport
Rugby Union included as an Olympic sport
Women's events included for the first time
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:None
gptkbp:year 1908
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:London
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3