First Modern Summer Olympics
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Date
April 06, 1896
Type
World
Author
htristian82
Location
Greece
Categories
Sports
Event Details
On April 6, 1896, the first modern Olympic Games opened in Athens, Greece. Organized by Pierre de Coubertin, 241 athletes from 14 nations competed.
It revived the ancient Greek tradition and launched the modern international Olympic movement.