Poland at the 1924 Summer Olympics
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for the first time at the
1924 Summer Olympics The 1924 Summer Olympics (french: Jeux olympiques d'été de 1924), officially the Games of the VIII Olympiad (french: Jeux de la VIIIe olympiade) and also known as Paris 1924, were an international multi-sport event held in Paris, France. The op ...
in Paris, France. 65 competitors, 64 men and 1 woman, took part in 38 events in 10 sports.


Medalists


Athletics

Fourteen athletes represented Poland in 1924. It was the nation's debut appearance in the sport as well as the Games. ''Ranks given are within the heat.''


Boxing

Five boxers represented Poland at the 1924 Games. It was the nation's debut in the sport as well as the Games. None of the Polish boxers advanced past the first bout.


Cycling

Eight cyclists represented Poland in 1924. It was the nation's debut in the sport as well as the Games. The pursuit team won the silver medal. Lange, a member of the team, also placed fifth in the 50 kilometres.


Road cycling


Track cycling

''Ranks given are within the heat.''


Equestrian

Six equestrians represented Poland in 1924. It was the nation's debut in the sport as well as the Games. Królikiewicz won the country's first equestrian medal with the bronze in the jumping competition.


Fencing

Five fencers, four men and one woman, represented Poland in 1924. It was the nation's debut in the sport; Poland was one of nine nations to send women to the first Olympic women's fencing competition. ; Men ''Ranks given are within the pool.'' ; Women ''Ranks given are within the pool.''


Football

Poland competed in the Olympic football tournament for the first time in 1924. ; Round 1 ;Final rank: 17th place


Rowing

Six rowers represented Poland in 1924. It was the nation's debut in the sport. ''Ranks given are within the heat.''


Sailing

A single sailor represented Poland in 1924. It was the nation's debut in the sport as well as the Games.


Shooting

Seven sport shooters represented Poland in 1924.


Wrestling


Greco-Roman

; Men's


References


External links


Official Olympic ReportsInternational Olympic Committee results database
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