Sports · 1900
The Dawn of Olympic Glory and Global Rivalries
At the turn of the twentieth century, modern athletics expanded rapidly onto the world stage alongside the 1900 Paris Exposition. From historic Olympic debuts to the inaugural Davis Cup, 1900 redefined international sports competition.
- July 11, 1900 | Tennis | France
Charlotte Cooper Makes Olympic History
British tennis player Charlotte Cooper becomes the first woman to win an individual Olympic title after winning the women's singles tournament in Paris.
- July 1900 | Track & Field | France
Alvin Kraenzlein's Four Gold Medal Sweep
American athlete Alvin Kraenzlein dominates the Paris Olympics by winning four individual track and field gold medals, setting a record for a single Games.
- August 8–10, 1900 | Tennis | USA
Inaugural Davis Cup Tournament
The United States men's tennis team defeats Great Britain 3–0 at the Longwood Cricket Club in Boston to capture the very first International Lawn Tennis Challenge trophy.
- October 1900 | Baseball | USA
Brooklyn Superbas Win National League Pennant
Manager Ned Hanlon guides the Brooklyn Superbas to their second consecutive National League pennant with a commanding 82-54 season record.
- Fall 1900 | College Football | USA
Yale Bulldogs' Undefeated Football Season
The Yale Bulldogs complete an extraordinary 12-0 season, outscoring opponents 336 to 10 to claim the college football national championship.
- June 6, 1900 | Golf | United Kingdom
J.H. Taylor Claims Third Open Championship
English golfer J.H. Taylor captures his third Claret Jug with an eight-stroke victory over Harry Vardon at St Andrews.
- October 23, 1900 | Football | France
Upton Park F.C. Claims First Olympic Football Gold
Representing Great Britain, London club Upton Park F.C. defeats Club Français 4–0 to take gold in the first Olympic football tournament.
- July 16, 1900 | Track & Field | France
Ray Ewry Dominates Olympic Standing Jumps
American athlete Ray Ewry, having overcome childhood polio, wins three gold medals in a single day in the standing jump events.
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