Games of the VIII Olympiad

Emblem of the 1924 Summer Olympics
Host city	Paris, France
Nations	44
Athletes	3,089 (2,954 men, 135 women)
Events	126 in 17 sports (23 disciplines)
Opening	5 July
Closing	27 July
Opened by	President Gaston Doumergue
Stadium	Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir
Summer
← Antwerp 1920 Amsterdam 1928 →
Winter
← Chamonix 1924 St Moritz 1928 →

John Weismuller became notable when he won three gold medals in swimming at the 1924 games

The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were held at Paris in France.

The games were thought to be successful, but costly. The events were well attended.