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History

The Olympics - 1896 to 2000

The Olympic Games as we know them today have a long history that dates back to Antiquity. It all started in Greece, in the Peloponnese, some 3,000 years ago.

Greece was the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games. The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896. In August 2004, the Olympic Games return to their origins when Athens hosts the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad.

History of the modern Olympic Games
1.Athens 189613.Melbourne 1956
2.Paris 190014.Rome 1960
3.St Louis 190415.Tokya 1964
4.London 190816.Mexico City 1968
5.Stockholm 191217.Munich 1972
6.Antwerp 192018.Montreal 1976
7.Paris 192419.Moscow 1980
8.Amsterdam 192820.Los Angeles 1984
9.Los Angeles 193221.Seoul 1988
10.Berlin 193622.Barcelona 1992
11.London 194823.Atlanta 1996
12.Helsinki 195224.Sydney 2000


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