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What event did Spiridon Louis won at the 1896 Athens Olympics?
That was the marathon.
Who won the first olympic event?
James Connelly, Triple Jump, USA, 1896.
Who was the first official champion athlete?
The first event's winner that was decided in the 1896 Olympics, the first 'modern' Olympics, was in the triple jump. The winner was James Connelly of the United States who jumped 13.71 meters or 44 feet 11 3/4 inches.
Who won the first cycling event in Olympics?
Léon Flameng won the 100 kilometer event, the first cycling event ever held at a modern Olympics, at the 1896 Games in Athens.
Who won the first gold medal at Athens in 1896 Olympics?
James Connolly of the United States. The first event that had a winner in the Modern Olympics was the triple jump which was contested April 6, 1896. Connolly won with a jump of 13.71 meters.
What is the most famous building in the Athens Olympics?
Famous in terms of historical event will be the Panathinaiko Stadium which hosts the archery and the finish for the marathon. This was the original olympic stadium from the 1896 olympics.
What were some stuff that happened in 776bc ancient Greece?
The First Olympics were held in Athens. According to the legend Heracles was the founder of this athletic event. Heracles also known as Zeus's son. It was the only athletic event that was held in Athens at the time.
The first modern olympics were held in what of the athens?
The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896. This event marked the revival of the ancient Olympic Games and featured athletes from 13 nations competing in 43 events. The games were organized by the International Olympic Committee, founded by Pierre de Coubertin. Athens was chosen as the host city to honor the birthplace of the ancient Olympics.
What is the most resent year greece hosted the summer Olympics?
Greece last hosted the Summer Olympics in 2004. The event took place in Athens, marking the return of the Olympics to their birthplace after more than a century since the first modern Games were held there in 1896. The 2004 Athens Olympics featured numerous sports and highlighted the country's rich history and culture.
1896 an American athlete became the first person to win an event in modern Olympics what was the event?
James Connolly in triple jump.
Do the Olympics have boxing as an event?
yes they do have a boxing event in the olympics
What was the location of the first Olympic games?
The location of the Olympic games in Greece originated in Olympia, Greece. The ancient Olympics were held in Athens,Greece at the Parthenon.The modern day Olympics that have been held in Greece were held at the Olympic Stadium in Athens.
