It was not until the 1900 Paris Olympiad that first, second, and third place finishers received a gold, silver, and bronze medal respectively. Professional athletes were excluded from competition.

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The tradition of awarding gold, silver, and bronze medals to the first, second, and third place finishers respectively was established at the 1904 St. Louis Olympics, not the 1900 Paris Olympiad. Additionally, the exclusion of professional athletes varied by sport and over time, but professionals were not universally banned at that point.

It Was Not Until the 1900 Paris Olympiad That First