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This is because the Olympian myths originated from Greece and the so-called Olympians would compete in Games to test Strength, Agility, etc. But the Olympics originated from Greece, so it was for memories or whatever.

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It was a celebration to the god Zeus run by the city-state of Elis.

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Where was the first Olympics first held?

Both the first ancient Olympics and the first modern Olympics were held in Greece.


What year were the first modern Olympics held?

The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece in 1896.


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The first modern Olympics were held 1896 in athens Greece


How many year have the modern Olympics have been held for?

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The first Modern Olympics were held in 1896 in Athens, Greece.


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The first Olympics were held in Olympia in Acient Greece.


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The first modern Olympics was held in Greece in 1896. The next time the Olympics were in Greece was 2004.


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the first modern day Olympics were held in Greece in 1896


Where was the first olympic?

Both the first ancient Olympics and the first modern Olympics were held in Greece.


What month was the first modern Olympics held?

The first modern Olympics was held in Athens, Greece from April 6 to April 15, 1896.


When was the first modern olyimpics?

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