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    Since when have the olympic athletes been wearing numbers on their shirts?

    Question #110802. Asked by skatharaki. (Nov 16 09 7:18 AM)


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    		1896, I believe: The first modern Olympics. Scroll down: 100 meter finals 1896, I think I see a number there.

    http://www.sfakia-crete.com/sfakia-crete/olympic-games-2004.html

    Nov 16 09, 12:31 PM

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