Title: How did the Modern Olympics Begin? (with pictures)
Headings: How did the Modern Olympics Begin?
How did the Modern Olympics Begin?
Tricia Christensen
The Ancient Olympic Games
Renewed Interest
Restoring the Games
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Tricia Christensen
Last Modified Date: February 09, 2021
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Date: February 09, 2021
Olympic gold medals. The modern Olympics were first held in 1896 in Athens, Greece. They began after decades of increased interest in reviving the ancient games. Various Olympic-style games had been held starting in the 1600s, although they were small and mostly involved participants from the regions where they were held. The push for an international competition was led by a French baron named Pierre de Coubertin, who helped found the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894. The first modern Olympics took place two years later, when a total of 245 athletes — all men — from 14 countries competed in 43 events. The Ancient Olympic Games
The flag of Greece. In ancient Greece, athletic festivals were held every four years in the city of Olympia and came to be known as the Olympic Games.