Olympics history: Greek roots, modern era, future plans, more
When did the modern Olympic Games start? The first modern Olympics was held in 1896 in Athens, Greece. Like the ancient games ...
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Here's What 16 Modern Olympic Events Would Look Like If They Were Depicted On Ancient Greek Pottery
Ancient Greek pottery is my favorite because it depicted everything. But then...we stopped. It's a shame because a lot has happened since this art style peaked. So here are 16 ancient Greek vases ...
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The 41st Athens Marathon: A Historic Race
The 41st Athens Marathon kicks off with a historic race, celebrating athletic legacy and honoring the spirit of the ancient ...
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Spyros Louis: The First Greek Winner of the Marathon Run
Spyros Louis, the first Marathon winner of the modern Olympics. Spyros Louis (12 January 1873 – 26 March 1940), was a Greek ...
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10 big moments in Olympic Games history
ATHENS, GREECE – The first Modern Olympic Games included just nine events. Winners didn’t receive three levels of medals like they do today, instead they each received an olive branch and a ...
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Olympics-Greece's Tsitsipas keen on completing childhood dream at Paris Games
Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, have won three medals in tennis at the Olympics, all of which came in 1896 at the first modern Olympic Games held in Athens. "Greece and the (Olympic ...
Maths, marathons and mythology – take true or false quiz to test your knowledge of Greece
TEST your Greek knowledge in this true or false quiz – after a survey revealed how little people know about the country.
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KS2 Ancient Greece: 4. The Olympic Games (but not as we know them)
Her victories have inspired women all over Greece to start taking part in ... Invite them to share some knowledge about the modern-day Olympics and explain that they are going to find out more ...