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Women were allowed to compete for the first time in the $1990$ Olympic Games held in Paris. Which of the following was not an event in which they competed?

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Tennis

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Sailing

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Golf

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Swimming

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The correct option is D Swimming
The 1912 Summer Olympics officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm, Sweden. Women were allowed to compete first time. Fourteen sports other than swimming were allowed.

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