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The Greeks started the Olympic games. Not sure who's personal Idea it was or the exact date the 1st games were held but I do know it was around 700 B.C.
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Who is the father of greek gods to whom the ancient games were dedicated?
The Olympic Games were dedicated to Zeus by Herakles.
Whe did Australia join the olympic family?
The Australian Olympic Committee was founded and recognised in 1895. Australia has sent athletes to almost all editions of the modern Olympic Games. Australia has competed in every Summer Olympic Games since 1896.
When did Corinth start?
Corinth was founded during the first ever Olympic Games.
Is French not the official language of IOC?
Yes, French is an official language of the IOC and of the Olympic games. This is because of Pierre de Coubertin, the Frenchman who revived the Olympic games and founded the IOC.
Who founded the international olympic games 1894?
The 1894 Olympics were the first to be held in the world, hosted by Athens, Greece.
What Roman Emperor invented the Olympics?
According to legend, the ancient Olympic Games were founded by Heracles (the Roman Hercules)
What Olympic games were cancelled because of the Olympic games?
the olympic games, of course!
When was Argentina founded and by whom?
argentina was founded in 1202
Who is the farther of greek gods to whom the ancient games were dedicated?
pretty sure it was zeus: protector of olympia, in which the word olympic comes from
When was the city of Colón founded and by whom was it founded?
The city was founded by Americans in 1850
Where were the 1993 Olympic games?
There were no Olympic games in 1993. There were summer Olympic games in 1992 and 1996. There were winter Olympic games in 1992 and 1994.
Who revived the idea of Olympics games?
Baron Pierre de Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee in 1890.
