How many Olympiads have included croquet as a sport?
At the 1900 Summer Olympics, three croquet events were contested. Seven men and three women participated.
The doubles competition was scheduled first, though it's unclear whether the French pair which won actually had any competition.
The one-ball singles was played the next week, followed by two-ball singles the week after. France, with all of the 10 competitors, won all the medals. This was the only Olympiad where croquet was part of the official programme.
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Diane Brown
Discontinued after first showing in 1900 France won all events, which is not surprising as mostly French competitors took part. There were three women competing, but they did not win any medals. These were some of the first women to take part in the Olympic Games.This tournament was also not a success with the spectators. Only one fan watched the events.Also seven of the "events" were questioned.
Ike Hinlo Caceres
"The croquet was a game with hardly any pretensions to athleticism." - the damning declaration by an official report of the Paris Olympics which led to game's one time tenure.
Joyce Belcher Wright
Did not know this one