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Ecuador first compete at the Summer Olympics in 1924 at the Paris Olympics, when they send three athletes; Alberto Jarrin Jaramillo (10000m), Alberto Jurado (100m and long jump) and Belisario Villacris (marathon).
1896 the first modern Olympics started
The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece in 1896.
The first modern Olympics were held in Athens in 1896. There were 14 nations who participated in 43 competitions with over 200 athletes participating.
The ancient Olympic Games originated from Greece; also the first edition of the modern Olympic Games was held in Athens - 1896.