Why were the modern Olympics started?

Answer 1

When the modern Olympics started in 1896,the first place winners were given silver medals because gold was thought to be....Inferior, Terribly expensive, and Witchcraft metal OR Royal stuff.

The modern Olympics started in 1896 at Athens,Greece.The modern Olympics was re-established after about fifteen hundred years since it was abolished by the Romans.

In 1894,a frenchman named Baron Pierre De Coubertin had the idea of reviving the Olympics.Following his suggestion,an international congress of fifteen nations joined together and held a meeting.Finally they agreed and the first Olympics were held in the rebuilt stadium in Athens.

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Answer 2

Pierre de Coubertin believed that the Olympics were a means to spread harmony through the nations of the world. With this thought, he decided to host the Games in the different nations across the globe. Coincidentally, the second games were held in Paris, France , Pierre de Coubertin's home country.

Answer 3

the Olympics were started thousands of years ago in Greece. They are named after MT. Olympus

Answer 4

The modern Olympic Games were first held in Athens in 1896. They were restarted by the efforts of Pierre Fredy, Baron de Coubertin and there were only 241 competitors from 14 countries.

Answer 5

The year of the first modern day Olympics was 1896. The event was held in Athens, Greece.

Answer 6

Baron Pierre de Coubertin in 1896

Answer 7

Pierre de Coubertin

Answer 8

yuy 1896

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a child

Answer 10

1896