Paris Games Originally planned to take place in Amsterdam, the Games are moved to Paris at the urging of Baron de Coubertin. He's about to retire, and wants to see them in his homeland one last time.1924-Olympic-Games Germany is still banned, but the other four nations banned in 1920 are back. Paavo Nurmi wins five gold medals; his teammate, Ville Ritola, wins four.Johnny Weissmuller wins three golds and a bronze in water-based events; he later becomes known for playing Tarzan.
