In 1924 Johnny Weissmuller became the first Olympian to swim the sub-minute 100m freestyle.

Paavo Nurmi (Finland) won five track and field gold medals -- an all-time record. Another all-time record was made by his teammate Ville Ritola won six medals (four gold), also an all-time record. Most Track and Field Gold Medals in a Single Olympic Games: Athlete number of medals year Paavo Nurmi (Finland) five 1924 Alvin Kraenzlein (USA) 4 1900 Ville Ritola (Finland) 4 1924 Jesse Owens (USA), 4 in 1936 4 1936 Fanny Blankers-Koen (Holland) 4 1948 Carl Lewis (USA) 4 1984

Jackie Fields became the youngest Olympic boxing champion ever, winning the featherweight class at 16 years and 162 days. This record cannot be broken. Today boxers are required to be at least 17 years old to compete.

When besides in 1924, did Paris host the Olympic Games? Answer: In 1900.