Austria
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competed at the
1900 Summer Olympics in
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. Austrian and Hungarian results at early Olympics are generally kept separate despite the union of the two nations as
Austria-Hungary
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at the time.
14 Austrian competitors entered 3 disciplines, with 20 entries across 11 events.
Medalists
Results by event
Aquatics
Swimming
Four swimmers represented Austria in 1900. It was the nation's second appearance in the sport.
Athletics
Two Austrian athletes competed in three events, not winning any medals in the sport. It was Austria's first appearance in athletics.
Equestrian
Austria had two riders in 1900, the debut of equestrian at the Olympics.
Fencing
Austria competed for the second time in fencing at the 1900 Games. The Austrian saberists won a pair of
bronze medals, the nation's first medals in the sport.
References
* De Wael, Herman. ''Herman's Full Olympians'': "1900 Olympians from Austria". Accessed 11 March 2006. Available electronically a
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Nations at the 1900 Summer Olympics
1900
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