Not every generation of spectators has shared this level of excitement. In 1896, a curmudgeonly classics scholar covered the first modern Olympics in Athens for The Atlantic; the games drew around ...

The Romans banned the Olympics in 396 AD as they believed it was a pagan ritual, with the Games not returning until 1896. The 1896 Olympics were held in Athens; however, only 14 countries ...

Athletes line up for a 100-meter race at the 1896 Olympic Games in Athens. Fine Art Images/Heritage Images/Getty Images Terry Shoemaker and Jeffrey Scholes. August 2, 2024 ...

The first modern Olympic Games in 1896 included men's weightlifting, but the sport didn't become a permanent fixture at the Olympics until 1920. The women's competition debuted at the 2000 Sydney ...

Wrestling has appeared at all but one Summer Olympics since the first modern Games were held in Athens in 1896. Here’s what you need to know about wrestling at the Paris Olympics.

In 1896, a curmudgeonly classics scholar covered the first modern Olympics in Athens for The Atlantic; the games drew around 250 athletes from 14 countries (this summer’s games include ...