The first Olympic Games are traditionally dated to 776BC. Games were held all over ancient Greece; but the most famous were held every four years in the sanctuary at Olympia, in the Peloponnese ...

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 first day of competition includes the 100 meters, long jump, shot put, high jump and 400-meters. The second day of competition includes the 110-meter hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin and ...

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.

The 1908 London Games were the first in which the modern Olympics began recognisably to emerge. A large stadium was built at White City, and athletes joined an opening ceremony parade behind their ...

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 ...

The first day of competition includes the 100 meters, long jump, shot put, high jump and 400-meters. The second day of competition includes the 110-meter hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin and ...

PARIS, France — Coming from Greek meaning "contest of five events," the modern pentathlon is an all-around competition that tests athletes on their skills across five challenging and somewhat ...

The first day of competition includes the 100 meters, long jump, shot put, high jump and 400-meters. The second day of competition includes the 110-meter hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin and ...

PARIS, France — Coming from Greek meaning "contest of five events," the modern pentathlon is an all-around competition that tests athletes on their skills across five challenging and somewhat ...

PARIS, France — Coming from Greek meaning "contest of five events," the modern pentathlon is an all-around competition that tests athletes on their skills across five challenging and somewhat ...