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The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece in 1896.
The ancient Olympics were held at Olympia, the first modern games were at Athens.
Your question is somewhat unclear, the very first Olympics was held 786 BC
The first Olympic games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896. It was a summer Olympics. The first Winter Olympics were held in 1924 in Chamonix, France; however, winter Olympic events were held as early as London 1908, but not as a separate Olympics.
The first International Special Olympics were held in Soldier Field in Chicago, IL on 19 and 20 of July 1968.