Template:Did you know nominations/Angling at the 1900 Summer Olympics

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A juror is registering the catch of a contestant in his notebook

... that although 9000 spectators were present on Sunday for the angling competition of the 1900 Olympics (picture), the total amount raised through spectator entrance fees was only 46 francs?

Source: "Since the Sunday admissions only brought in 46 francs, despite the fact that there were between 8,000 and 9,000 spectators watching the competitions from afar, the organizing committee decided to no longer charge for admissions on the following days. The refreshment bar barely covered its costs." (Mérillon 1901b, p. 74.)

ALT1: ... that when the Fishermen Society of Amiens (image) came back from the angling contest of the 1900 Olympics, they were locally refered in official speechs as "the first angling society in the entire world"? Source: The Fishermen Society of Amiens, a fishing society based in Amiens, sent at least fifteen fishermen (and one fisherwoman) who distinguished themselves by wearing the same khaki outfit and a wide-brimmed hat. They were also accompanied by a brass band and a canteen woman. Their exploits earned them a triumphant welcome on their return to Amiens, where they were referred to in official speeches as "the first angling society in the entire world." (Drevon 2000, p. 143.)
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Comment: Might be ideal for the 2024 Summer Olympics

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Jean Po (talk) 11:24, 12 July 2024 (UTC).