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James Connelly
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Is it true that ancient Olympics and modern Olympics each winner receives a gold medal?
No...In the ancient Olympics the winner received a olive wreath
How did Louis Spyridon make history in 1896?
He was the winner of the first Modern Olympics marathon competition in 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.
What was the winner's reward in the modern day Olympics?
giderriden taranty
Which Olympic Games saw the running of the first marathon?
1896 Games in Athens, the first of the modern Olympics. The winner was Spyros Louis of Greece.
Who is the first winner of Olympics?
Bob Marley
When and where the first modern winter Olympics held?
When and where were the first modern Summer Olympics held
Who was the first winner in mdern Olympics?
james connelly
Who was the first wrestling winner of olympic?
In the Modern Olympics, that was Carl Schuhmann of Germany who won the men's Greco-Roman competition at the 1896 Games in Athens.
In what year did the Modern Olympics start?
1896 the first modern Olympics started
What year were the first modern Olympics held?
The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece in 1896.
Who was the fist winner of the Olympics?
you spelt first wrong you dummy
