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What was the only 'unofficial' Olympics ever held in the history of the modern Olympics?
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∙ 15y ago
I think it is the 1906 Olympic Games held in Athens, Greece. It is not officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as it is the first and only mid-cycle Intercalated Games to be held in Athens, Greece where some traditons were embraced.
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Israel has competed in the Olympics ever since its modern state was created in 1948.
Where was the first ever Olympics held?
The first Olympics of the modern era were held in Athens 1896.
What is the 2012 Olympics about?
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In what year was the first modern Olympics games held in Greece?
The first ever olympics were held in 776bc
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It is believed to have been held in 776 BC with a footrace. The first "modern" Olympics however, were held in Olympia, Greece during the 8th century.
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
Why was the games named the Olympics?
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no
Was Prussia ever in the Olympics?
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Was there ever a time when there were no Olympics?
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