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The first Portuguese athlete to compete in the Olympics was Francisco Lázaro, who took part in the Marathon at the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm.
Sadly, he died after the race as he had smeared his body in oils and grease to, in his opinion, protect from the sun, which prevented the skin from breathing...
The Olympics have never been held in Portugal before, although Portugal has participated in every event of the Summer Olympics since 1912. Portugal will be hosting in 2020 when it is held in Lisbon, Portugal.
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What year was Portugal's best year?
Portugal finished in 4th position in 1996, Atlanta's Olympics, Men's tournament.
Where was the 1970 Winter Olympics in skiing held?
there were no Olympics held in 1974 The summer Olympics were held in Munich Germany
What year were the first modern Olympics held?
The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece in 1896.
In the ancient Olympics at the Athens how often were the Olympics held?
every year
Winter Olympics 1978 were held?
There were none that year.
Where did the Olympics games held in the year 2014?
The 2014 winter olympics will be held in Sochi. Sochi is in Russia
When were the Olympics held last year?
The Olympics was last held in Beijing in 2008.
How often are the para Olympics held?
They held with Olympics that is in every fouth year
Where were the Olympics held last year?
The 2012 Olympics was held in London.
What year was the Beijing Olympics held?
The Beijing Olympics were held in the year 2008.
What year was Portugal's best year?
Portugal finished in 4th position in 1996, Atlanta's Olympics, Men's tournament.
What year were the Olympics held in Mexico?
It was held in 1968
What year were the olympics held in melbourne?
it was held in 1956.
What year were the Olympics held in Lillehammer?
1994 Winter Olympics.
What is 2012 Olympics?
Its the Olympics, but in the year 2012 it will be held in London
What year was the Olympics originally held?
The ancient Olympics are first recorded as being held in 776 BC.The modern Olympics were first held in 1896.
Is the summer Olympics held every year?
The summer Olympics is held every four years.
