The Olympic status of the games was very underplayed - many competitors did not realise that they had participated in the modern Olympics.
Women took place in the modern Olympics for the first time. The first sportswomen to compete in the games were Mme. Brohy and Mlle. Ohnier of France in croquet. The first female champion was Charlotte Cooper of Great Britain in tennis.
France wins the most medals (100), and the most gold medals (25).
