On the obverse, a winged goddess holding laurel branches in both hands, arms raised. In the background, underneath, a view of the city of Paris and the monuments of the Universal Exhibition. On the reverse, a victorious athlete standing on a podium, holding a laurel branch in his right hand, arm raised. In the background, a stadium and the Acropolis of Athens

Diving during the swimming competitions at the 1900 Olympic Games in Paris ©IOC

Here we see the reverse of a winner’s plaque. It shows a victorious athlete wearing a laurel crown, with a stadium and the Acropolis in Athens in the background ©IOC

Paris 1900-A match.

Paris 1900-Polo-A match.

Paris 1900-The archery events. A competitor.

Paris 1900-The sailing events. An event.

Paris 1900-The swimming events. Diving.

Paris 1900-A tug of war event.

Paris 1900-Golf-ABBOTT Margaret (USA) 1st.