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Why would they stop them!!!Meant to unite the would in a sporting event!!!

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Q: Why have the olympic games continued to be held to this day?
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What year and in which city was the first modern day olympic games held?

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In what country were the first modern Olympic Games held in 1896?

the first modern day Olympics were held in Greece in 1896


What happened on the first day of the first ancient Greek Olympic?

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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.


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When was the first oylmpics?

the "modern day" Olypics were first held in 1896


What day was the first modern olympic games held?

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When was the olympic opening ceremony last held in the day time?

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