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Gymnastics at the 1912 Summer Olympics
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Four gymnastics events for men were contested at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden. No women's competitions were held, though women did participate in non-competitive gymnastic displays.[1] Including the displays, the events were held between 6 and 15 July 1912. All events took place in the Olympiastadion.[2]
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Amateur definitions
The definition for the gymnastic competitions was:
An amateur is one:
- who has never, for pecuniary gain, taken part in a public competition or display;
- who has never taken part in a competition for money prizes;
- who, in all other respects, is an amateur according to the rules of his own country.
Gymnastic teachers and leaders, even though they receive payment as such, are regarded as amateurs.
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Medal summary
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Participating nations
A total of 249 gymnasts from 12 nations competed at the Stockholm Games:
Medal table
Display
Women did participate in non-competitive gymnastic displays.[3]
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