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St Louis 1904 - Key Facts

ESPN staff
October 12, 2011
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Harry Hillman won three gold medals in the hurdles © PA Photos
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Dates
July 1 - November 23

Other candidate city
Chicago (which was chosen but later left the honour to St. Louis)

Competitors
651 (including six women)

Participating nations
12 (including South Africa)

Sports
17

Events
91

Medals given out
281

IOC president
Pierre de Coubertin (France)

Games declared open by
David Francis, president of the Louisiana Purchase Exhibition

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