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In what year were the Olympics first held?
The ancient Greeks believed that the first Olympic games were held in 776BC. Modern historians think that the games began long before this, although they are not exactly sure when.The modern Olympics were restarted in 1896 at Athens.18961896.1896The first ever Olympic games was held in Greece in 776 BC.The first 'modern' Olympics were in 1896they were held in 607bc
Where were the first Olympic games held and how long ago were they?
it was held in greece in Olympia
What games are held in the olympic games?
swimming , hockey racing,long jump,skating
How long ago were the Olympics created?
The first ancient Olympic Games were held in 776 BC in Olympia, Greece. The modern Olympic Games were revived by Pierre de Coubertin in 1896 in Athens, Greece.
How long were hostages held for in 1972 summer Olympic games?
18 hours.
When were the 3rd Olympic games held?
I inherited a Guiness Book of Records book from 1984 which had in it where the olympic games were held from 1896 - 1988 and how long they went for.This book claims that the third olympic games were held at St. Louis in 1904 from the 1st July until the 23rd November!
How many events have been held in every modern Olympic games and what are they?
Athletics events held at all modern Olympic Games have been the 100 meter dash, 400 meter run, 800 meter run, 1,500 meter run, long jump, pole vault, triple jump, discus throw, 110 meter hurdles, shot put, and marathon. The one swimming event held at all modern Games is the 100 meter freestyle.
How many long jump events in modern olympic games?
Long jump has been an Olympic event since the Modern Olympics began in 1896. Men have competed in Olympic long jump since 1896. Women have competed in Olympic long jump since 1948.
When will the next Olympic games be held in London?
probably not in our lifetime again given how long it was since the previous games
Where and when were the first Olympics games held how is it different from today?
776 BC
The only event held at the earliest ancient Olympic Games was?
The stadion race (a 600 feet long foot race).
How long did the achient Olympics last?
I've read that people belive that the Ancient Olympic games were held for 5 days.
