The 1908 Olympics, originally awarded to Rome, saw athletes march into the opening ceremony by nation for the first time.

British archers William and Charlotte Dod became the first brother and sister medalists when they took gold in the men's and women's individual events.

Oscar Swahn, aged 60, was the oldest-ever competitor to earn an Olympic gold medal winning the running deer shooting, single shot.

Ray Ewry won the standing high jump and the standing long jump for the third time and became the only person in Olympic history to win a career total of eight gold medals in individual events.

The marathon finished in dramatic fashion when a dazed Dorando Pietri, of Italy, entered the stadium first after 26 miles but first went the wrong way, then collapsed on the track five times and was disqualified when officials carried him across the finish line.

American John Hayes was eventually awarded the gold medal.

British gold medals: 67