A century ago, Andrade and Uruguay made the Paris Olympics a global first | Jonathan WilsonThe 1924 Paris Olympics featured notable athletes, but the standout was Uruguay's black center-half Jose Andrade, the first black football superstar, renowned for his talent and charisma.
Paris Olympics, 1924: the games open with an imposing ceremony'The opening ceremony of the 1924 Paris Olympics showcased athletes from forty-five nations in a colorful and diverse procession.