Random question - did the Ottoman Empire ever participate in the modern Olympics?

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just curious.

If they did, I wonder if they medal'ed in wrestling or something like that.
 
Random question - did the Ottoman Empire ever participate in the modern Olympics?
1908:
Wikipedia said:
The Ottoman Empire may have been represented by one athlete, Aleko Mulos, at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, Britain, but the official report is not clear as to whether he participated. During the Olympics, the Ottoman Empire was referred to as Turkey. It was the first recognized appearance of the Ottoman State, though other athletes from Ottoman territories had previously competed for Greece.
1912:
Wikipedia said:
Two athletes represented Turkey, both of whom were ethnic Armenians. It was the nation's first appearance in the sport of athletics.
 
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