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The first modern day Olympics were held in Greece in 1896.
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It was in 1896 when James Connolly of America became the very first champion of modern Olympics. He participated and won in the triple jump event during the opening day.
the first modern day Olympics were held in Greece in 1896
First Place $37,500 Second Place $22,500 Third Place $15,000
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The first horse's to enter the Olympic was in 776BC in the ancient games, this was the first recorded Olympic event. In modern day Olympics, the first equestrian events (horse events) were held in Hong Kong in 1952.
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