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Where and when first modern Olympics held?
The first modern Olympic games was held in Athens, Greece in 1896. 14 countries were represented by about 245 men, competing in 43 events.
How many Olympic events are alike in the modern Olympic games and the ancient Olympic games?
about 5 or 9.
How many events are in the modern Olympic games?
302 events and 28 sports
Which events are in the modern Olympic Games that were not in the ancient Olympic Games?
The answer is. . . POO!
What is some ancient or modern day olympic events?
Ancident Olympic events still existing today include: Marathon Javelin throw Wrestling
How many discus events in modern olympic games?
Men have competed in Olympic discus since the first Modern Olympics in 1896. Women have competed in Olympic discus since 1928.
What countries took part in the first modern Olympic games?
no
Which ancient Olympic events are still in the modern Olympics?
the running, wrestilng, javilen and long jump are in the modern Olympics
Australia's first Olympics?
Australia has competed in all of the Olympic Games of the modern era. The first Olympic Games of the modern era was held in Athens from the 6th of April to the 15th of April, 1896. 211 competitors representing 14 countries competed in 9 sports and 43 events. Australia won 2 Gold Medals.
How many countries have competed at all the modern Olympic Games?
65
How many countries took part in the first modern olympic games?
93 countries took part
When was the first year Australia went to the Olympics?
Australia has competed in all of the Olympic Games of the modern era. The first Olympic Games of the modern era was held in Athens from the 6th of April to the 15th of April, 1896. 211 competitors representing 14 countries competed in 9 sports and 43 events. Australia won 2 Gold Medals.
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.
What are the similarities between modern Olympic games and Greek Olympic games?
Greek Olympic Games inspired modern Olympic Games. One similaritty is the time between the events. In old Greek, Olympic Games happens every year, but only each four years happens the Olympic Games dedicated to Zeus, the major god in Olimpo. Other similaritie is the competittion between regions, today, countries. Other point is the competittion in running, the oldest sport in Olympic Games. More than that, the fire to make open the event is inspired in old Greek.
What is the total number of countries that have competed in the Olympic Games?
205 countries competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympic games. Originally, 206 registered, but Brunei dropped out. This was the highest number of countries in the history of the modern Olympics.
What were the modern olympic events held during the summer Olympics?
the events were Cycling Athletics Fencing Gymastics Weightlifting Swimming Tennis Shooting
What are the same about the ancient and modern Olympics?
Women are now allowed to compete and there is a Marathon and there is winter Olympics and many more sports and no going naked. Ancient Olympic and Modern Olympic has a lots of events.
Only two countries participating in all modern Olympics?
13 countries took part in the first olympic games
When was the modern olympic start?
The modern Olympic Games were first held in Athens in 1896. They were restarted by the efforts of Pierre Fredy, Baron de Coubertin and there were only 241 competitors from 14 countries.
What are facts about the modern olympic games?
There are 205 countries competing in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing china They have Olympic games every 4 years
What Countries have participated in every modern Olympic Games?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_participating_nations_at_the_Summer_Olympic_Games
Can you name the current olympic events?
archery, modern pentathlon, triathlon, pole vault, synchronised swimming
What are the different events in the modern olympic?
javelin swimming running 80m
What were all the events in the Olympic in 1886?
The modern Olympics started in 1896
What are modern olympic games?
Olympic GamesThe olympic games is a event where all countries of their best players compete and win.
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