Cycling at the 1896 Summer Olympics

At the 1896 Summer Olympics, there were 6 cycling events at the Neo Phaliron Velodrome. They were prepared by the Sub-Committee for Cycling. The events were held on 8 April, 11 April, 12 April and 13 April 1896.  19 cyclists from 5 nations competed.

Medal summary
The table shows the medals that were given afterwards by the International Olympic Committee. At the time, the winners were given a silver medal. The rest of the athletes were not given any award. Of the 5 nations, every nation won at least a silver medal or better. Three nations won a gold medal.

 Road race    Track time trial    Sprint    10 kilometres    100 kilometres   none awarded 12-hour race   none awarded

Participating nations
19 cyclists from 5 nations competed at the Athens Games:





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(*) NOTE: Also had one cyclist (Nikos Loverdos) from Smyrna. Loverdos competed for Greece.

Medal table

Sub-Committee for Cycling
 Nicolas Vlangalis, president
 Const. Bellinis, secretary
 S. Mavros
 Nic. Kontojiannis
 Mar Philipp
 Jac. Theophilas

References

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