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French sportsman and educator Baron Pierre de Coubertin was fascinated with the idea of the ancient Olympic Games, and was convinced that physical exercise and competition build moral values. Inspired by the discoveries at Olympia, he proposed the modern Olympics for the first time in 1892. After two years of tireless efforts he gathered enough public support to organize the International Athletic Congress of 1894 in Paris. The Congress appointed the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and approved an Olympics to be held in Athens, in April of 1896. During the first Modern Olympics 311 athletes from 13 countries competed in a stadium with room for 50,000 spectators.
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What is the difference between modern Olymipics and Aancient Olymipics?
no diference
Did Serena and Venus' make it in the olymipics?
Serena and Venus made it to the olymipics
When is the London olymipics?
2012
When did the morden olymipics start?
In 1896 (Athens).
Where were the olymipics held at 2004?
Athens, Greece
What does lighting tourch indicates in sports?
olymipics
Who is the biggest male superstar in olymipics?
usain bolt
How many medals has the USA ever won in the Olymipics?
8
How many tickets were sold in 2012 olymipics?
928,000 Tickets
Who won a gold medal in the last olymipics?
michaeal phelpes
Where did the Olymipics starts?
The Olympic games originated in Ancient Greece.
How high are the mens 110m hurdles in the olymipics?
42 inches
