At the 1896 Summer Olympics, six cycling events were contested at the Neo Phaliron Velodrome. They were organized and prepared by the Sub-Committee for Cycling. Events were held on 8 April, 11 April, 12 April and 13 April 1896. Nineteen cyclists, all men, from five nations competed.
Medal summary These medals were retroactively assigned by the International Olympic Committee; at the time, winners were given a silver medal and subsequent places received no award. Every nation won at least a silver medal, with three winning golds.
Road race Track time trial Sprint 10 kilometres 100 kilometres none awarded 12-hour race none awarded
Participating nations
A total of 19 cyclists from five nations competed at the Athens Games:
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(*) NOTE: Including one cyclist (Nikos Loverdos) from Smyrna who competed for Greece.
Medal table
Sub-Committee for Cycling Nicolas Vlangalis, president Const. Bellinis, secretary S. Mavros Nic. Kontojiannis Mar Philipp Jac. Theophilas
See also List of Olympic medalists in cycling (men) List of Olympic medalists in cycling (women)
References
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