First Modern Olympic Games Statistics

The first modern Olympic Games in 1896 included only 14 nations and featured 241 male athletes, while the number of female athletes was notably zero. Although there was a small number of competitors, all participants were male, reflecting the societal norms of the time which largely excluded women from athletics. The only events were primarily for men, and it wasn't until the second Olympics in 1900 that women were allowed to compete. This lack of female participation in the inaugural Games underscores the historical context of gender roles prevalent in the late 19th century.