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The first modern Olympicswere held in 1896 in Athens, Greece.
The 1896 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the I Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in Athens, Greece, from April 6 to April 15, 1896. It was the first Olympic Games held in the Modern era. Ancient Greece was the birthplace of the Olympic Games, consequently Athens was perceived to be an appropriate choice to stage the inaugural modern Games. It was unanimously chosen as the host city during a congress organized by Pierre de Coubertin, a French pedagogue and historian, in Paris, on June 23, 1894. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) was also established during this congress.
Greece or to be more specific Italy
Click on the 'Olympic Games Host Cities' link on this page to see a list of host cities of the Olympics along with reading a short history of the ancient and modern Olympics.
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A total of 311 athletes from 13 countries participated in the first Olympics, where the US placed first, defeating Greece.
The first modern Olympics was held in 1896 in Greece, the country where the ancient Olympics were held.
The Ancient Olympics began in Olympia, Greece in 776 BC. The Modern Olympics began in Athens, Greece in 1896.
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The Olympic Games were started in Ancient Greece.
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What country hosted Olympics 1895?
The first of the Modern Olympics was held in 1896, in Athens, the birthplace of the Ancient Olympic Games.
When did UK host the olympic games first?
The first time the Summer Olympics were in London was in 1908. The second time was in 1948. London is the only city to have hosted the modern Summer Olympics three times, and the United Kingdom is one of only two countries that has hosted more than two modern Summer Olympics to date (the other is the United States, which has hosted four).
When did the winter Olympics first begin?
The modern summer Olympic Games were first held in Athens, Greece, in 1896.
Why do Greece come out first?
the reason why Greece always comes out first at the Olympics is because they are the ones who hosted and started the Olympics centuries ago.
In what year did the Modern Olympics start?
1896 the first modern Olympics started
What country hosted Olympics 1895?
The first of the Modern Olympics was held in 1896, in Athens, the birthplace of the Ancient Olympic Games.
What European city hosted he first modern day Olympics?
Athens
What was the position of the country who first hosted the Olympics games?
london
Which country first hosted Olympics and when?
Greece, 800 BC,
Which city and country is hosting the next winter Olympics?
Sochi, Russia is hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics. It is the first Olympic Games hosted by the Russian Federation. The USSR hosted the Summer Olympics in 1980.
Has Greece hosted the Olympics?
Yes. The first modern games were held in Athens, the capital of Greece, in 1896
When did UK host the olympic games first?
The first time the Summer Olympics were in London was in 1908. The second time was in 1948. London is the only city to have hosted the modern Summer Olympics three times, and the United Kingdom is one of only two countries that has hosted more than two modern Summer Olympics to date (the other is the United States, which has hosted four).
Which city was the first to host the summer olympic twice?
Australia hosted the first Olympics in the Southern Hemisphere, when they hosted the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.The country also hosted the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Where did the modern Olympics start what was the importantance of the location Athens?
The first modern Olympics was in Athens because it is the capital of the country who had the idea of the original Olympics.
What year has russia hosted in the Olympics?
Russia wil host their first Olympics in 2014. Prior, the Soviets hosted the Olympics in 1980.
What cities in the 20th century have hosted the summer Olympics?
Athens, Greece, hosted the 1896 Summer Olympics, which was the first official olympic games. Paris, France, hosted the 1924 Summer Olympics. Berlin, Germany, hosted the 1936 Summer Olympics. Rome, Italy, hosted the 1960 Summer Olympics. Tokyo, Japan, hosted the 1964 Summer Olympics. Montreal, Canada, hosted the 1976 Summer Olympics. Seoul, South Korea, hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics. Barcelona, Spain, hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics. Atlanta, United States, hosted the 1996 Summer Olympics. Beijing, China, hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Who hosted the first Olympic games?
The first 'ancient' Olympic Games were held in Greece in 776 BC. The first 'modern' Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece in 1896.
