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When was the very first summer Olympic games held?
The first modern Summer Olympics were held in 1896, in Athens, Greece.
When was the very first Olympics held?
The traditional date for the first Olympic Games was 776 BC. The first Modern Olympics was held in 1896.
In what country were the first modern Olympic Games held in 1896?
the first modern day Olympics were held in Greece in 1896
Where did the athletes first compete?
History says that the very first Olympians competed in the Ancient Olympic Games in Olympia, Greece. The first Modern Olympic Games was held in April of 1896 in Athens, Greece.
When was the very first olympic race held?
776 BC.
Who organized the very first Olympic games?
Explanation: The first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896 in Athens. A Frenchman, Pierre de Coubertin initiated the revival of these ancient games. Only 14 countries participated and approximately 241 male athletes competed.
What was the date of the very first Olympic Games and where were they held?
776 BCE as a religious celebration for the god Zeus at Olympia in Elis southern Greece.
When was the first modern olympics held?
The ancient Olympic Games were founded by Heracles (the Roman Hercules), a son of Zeus. However the first Olympic Games for which we have written records for were held in 776 BC, though it is generally believed that the Games had been going on for many years already. The very first modern Olympic Games opened in the first week of April 1896 in Athens, Greece.
When did the Olympics change from a Laural Crown to a medal?
The modern Olympics began to use medals in the 1896 games. The 1896 games were held in Athens, Greece. It was the very first of the modern Olympic games.
When was the very first olympic games?
It was in 770 B.C
How many spectators were at the very first Olympic games?
30000
Where was the very first Olympic held?
Athens, Greece a long long long time ago
