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In 776 BCE in the city-state of Elis in southern Greece, where the temple of Zeus became the site, as a celebration to god.

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Q: Where and when did the idea of the olympic games originate?
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Where did the word Olympic originate?

mount Olympia


How did the Olympic Games come about or originate?

The began at Olympia in Elis in southern Greece as a religious festival for Zeus in 776 BCE.


Where would guests stay in the ancient olympic games?

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Where were the 1993 Olympic games?

There were no Olympic games in 1993. There were summer Olympic games in 1992 and 1996. There were winter Olympic games in 1992 and 1994.


Who was first to light the Olympic flame?

The first city to light the Olympic flame was.. ATHENS, GREECE:D Hope my input helped!! :DThe first city to light the Olympic flame is always the ancient Greek city of Olympia where the Games originate from.

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Why did the modern Olympic games originate?

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Why did the Olympic Games originate?

As a festival in honour of the god Zeus.


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Where and what year did the Olympic Games originate?

Olympia in Elis, southern Greece 776 BCE.


In what country did running first originate in the Olympic Games?

Some running events were included in the original Greek games.


Who revived the idea of the olympic games in 1894?

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Who thought of the idea of the Olympic games?

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Who idea it was to start the olympic games?

The Greeks in 776 BC.


When did the original Olympic games first began and where?

I am not sure when they first started but they originate from Olympus in Greece.


Who revived the idea or the Olympic games?

Pierre de Coubertin revived the idea for the modern Olympics in 1889 and seven years later the first modern Olympic Games were held at Athens, Greece.


Who had the idea of starting the Olympic games again?

Baron De Coubertin


Where did synchronised swimming originate?

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