In 1896, the millennia-old tradition was revived into the modern Olympics. The first Games in the summer of 1896 included competitors from Europe and the United States and were held in Athens in ...

When were the first Olympics? The IOC hosted the first modern Olympics in 1896 in Athens. The location was chosen as a tribute to the Games' origins. According to the History Channel, 280 male ...

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 ...

The quadrennial celebration of Olympic athletes dates back to 776 B.C. in Olympia, Greece. (Heck of a long time ago.) The modern-day version was first held in Athens, Greece, from April 6-15, 1896.

CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about the Summer Olympics, which is held every four years. The 2020 Olympic Games were held July 23-August 8, 2021, in Tokyo. The Games ...

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 ...

As a result, no women were allowed to compete in the first modern Olympic Games held in Athens, Greece, in 1896. However, ...

Though the first modern Olympics were held in 1896, the games’ history stretches all the way back to 776 B.C.E. The ancient Olympics were held in Olympia, Greece, for more than 1,000 years until ...

The show delves into the history and political context that birthed the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, tracing how its organizers sought to reimagine the gaming tournaments of ancient Greece.

1896 – Athletics are part of the first modern Olympics in Athens. Competitions included are 100m, 1,500m, 110m hurdles, Marathon, long jump, triple jump, pole vault, discus, shot put and high jump.

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 ...