When was the first Olympics? What sports were played then?




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Troy Tanner ? Olympics vollyall coach some time ago..?

The first modern Olympics started on April 6, 1896*, and went on to April 15, 1896, and the first Olympic games in 1500 years were held in Athens, Greece. With some fourteen nations and and estimated 241 athletes (all male) participating in 43 events in nine sports (Aquatics, Athletics, Cycling, Fencing, Gymnastics, Shooting, Tennis, Weightlifting, and Wrestling). Called the Games of the I Olympiad, they were officially opened by George I of Greece after being banned in 393 AD by the Roman emperor Theodosius I.

What website should i go to to find ALL of the official rules of the aerial skiing competion in Winter Oympics

at Athens in 1896 - restricted only to male competitors ...

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