Cycling at the 1896 Summer Olympics


At the 1896 Summer Olympics, six cycling events were contested at the Neo Phaliron Velodrome. They were organized and prepared by the Sub-Committee for Cycling. Events were held on 8 April, 11 April, 12 April and 13 April 1896. Nineteen cyclists, all men, from five nations competed.

Medal summary

These medals were retroactively assigned by the International Olympic Committee; at the time, winners were given a silver medal and subsequent places received no award. Every nation won at least a silver medal, with three winning golds.

Participating nations

A total of 19 cyclists from 5 nations competed at the Athens Games:
NOTE: Including one cyclist from Smyrna who competed for Greece.

Medal table

Sub-Committee for Cycling