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The ancient Greeks believed that the first Olympic games were held in 776BC. Modern historians think that the games began long before this, although they are not exactly sure when.
The modern Olympics were restarted in 1896 at Athens.
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The first ever Olympic games was held in Greece in 776 BC.
The first 'modern' Olympics were in 1896
they were held in 607bc
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