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it was held in Greece in Olympia

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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


When were the first Olympic held?

Somewhere around 776 BC in Ancient Greece. The exact origins of the Olympics have been long forgotten.


What games are held in the olympic games?

swimming , hockey racing,long jump,skating


How long was the modern olympic games held for?

21 so far.


How long were hostages held for in 1972 summer Olympic games?

18 hours.


When were the 3rd Olympic games held?

I inherited a Guiness Book of Records book from 1984 which had in it where the olympic games were held from 1896 - 1988 and how long they went for.This book claims that the third olympic games were held at St. Louis in 1904 from the 1st July until the 23rd November!


Where were the first summer Olympic games held and how long ago were they?

The first Olympics were at Olympia in 776 B.C.E.The first moderm Olympics were at Athens, Greece in 1896 C.E.


Where was the very first Olympic held?

Athens, Greece a long long long time ago


When will the next Olympic games be held in London?

probably not in our lifetime again given how long it was since the previous games


How long were the first olympic games?

4 days


Where and when were the first Olympics games held how is it different from today?

776 BC


When did long jump become a Olympic event?

since the first international Olympic games in 1896 :)