A rare Latvian Olympic Games programme 19th to 26th September 1920, 24-page paper programme with text in Latvian, featuring athletics, running, weigh
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A rare Latvian Olympic Games programme 19th to 26th September 1920, 24-page paper programme with text in Latvian, featuring athletics, running, weight lifting, cycling, gymnastics, tennis, sailing events Condition is fair with visible punch holes on the right margin, bears stains and marks, centre page loose from staple, staple marks on the outer and inner spine This was the first high level race in the country's history, with the majority of events taking place in Riga. Latvia first competed in the International Olympic Games in 1924, taking part in both the Paris Summer and Chamonix Winter games.