Bohemia at the Olympics facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bohemia at the Olympics
IOC code	BOH
NOC	Czech Olympic Committee
Medals Ranked 126th	Gold Silver Bronze Total 0 1 3 4
Summer appearances
1900 1904 1908 1912
Other related appearances
1906 Intercalated Games  Czechoslovakia (1920–1992) Czechia (CZE) (since 1994)

Bohemia was a part of Austria-Hungary until 1918. This region sent its own athletes to some of the first modern Olympic Games. Bohemia's team first joined the Olympics in the 1900 Summer Olympics.

After World War I, Bohemia became part of a new country called Czechoslovakia. Athletes from Bohemia then competed for Czechoslovakia at the Olympics. Later, after the 1992 Summer Olympics, Czechoslovakia split into two countries: the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Since 1993, Bohemian athletes have competed for the Czech Republic at the Olympics.

If we count all these appearances, Bohemia (and its successor teams) has only missed three Olympic Games. These were the very first Olympics in 1896 Summer Olympics, the 1904 Summer Olympics (which was held outside Europe), and the 1984 Summer Olympics. The 1984 Games were boycotted by many countries, including Czechoslovakia.

Bohemia's Olympic Journey

When Bohemia Competed

Bohemia competed in the early Olympic Games as its own team. This was before it became part of Czechoslovakia.

Olympic Year/s	Team
1900–1912	Bohemia (BOH)
1920–1992	Czechoslovakia (TCH)
Since 1994	Czechia (CZE)	Slovakia (SVK)

Medals Won by Bohemia

Bohemia won a few medals in the Summer Olympics. They never won a gold medal as Bohemia.

Flag used by the Bohemian team at the 1912 Olympic Games

Medals at Summer Games

Bohemia did not participate in the first Olympic Games in 1896. The Bohemian Olympic Committee was formed and recognized in 1899.

Games	Athletes	1 Gold	2 Silver	3 Bronze	Total	Rank
1900 Paris	7	0	1	1	2	19
1904 St. Louis	did not participate
1908 London	19	0	0	2	2	17
1912 Stockholm	43	0	0	0	0	–
Total		0	1	3	4	130

Medals by Sport

Bohemia won medals in three different summer sports.

Bohemian Medal Winners

Here are the athletes who won medals for Bohemia.

Medal	Name	Games	Sport	Event
2 Silver	František Janda-Suk	1900 Paris	Athletics	Men's discus throw
3 Bronze	Hedwiga Rosenbaumová	1900 Paris	Tennis	Women's singles
3 Bronze	Vilém Goppold von Lobsdorf	1908 London	Fencing	Men's sabre
3 Bronze	Vlastimil Lada-Sázavský Vilém Goppold von Lobsdorf Bedřich Schejbal Jaroslav Šourek-Tuček	1908 London	Fencing	Men's team sabre

Hedwiga Rosenbaumová also won another bronze medal. This was in mixed doubles tennis at the 1900 Olympics. She teamed up with Archibald Warden from Great Britain. This medal is counted for a mixed team, not just for Bohemia.

Bohemia in Different Sports

Athletics

Bohemia first competed in track and field in 1900. Four athletes took part in five events. They won one silver medal, which was Bohemia's best result ever. Bohemia never won a gold medal in any sport.

Cycling

One cyclist from Bohemia competed in the 1900 Olympics. Bohemia did not win any medals in cycling.

Gymnastics

In 1900, Bohemia had one gymnast, František Erben. He finished 32nd out of 135 gymnasts.

Tennis

Bohemia's first tennis player, Hedwiga Rosenbaumová, competed in 1900. She won a bronze medal in women's singles. This was Bohemia's only tennis medal.

See also

In Spanish: Bohemia en los Juegos Olímpicos para niños

• List of flag bearers for Bohemia at the Olympics
• Category:Olympic competitors for Bohemia