Origins of the Olympics
The Olympics trace their roots back to ancient Greece, where the first event, the stadion, was held in 776 BC. Initially a male-only competition, the games evolved to include various athletic events and continued until they were outlawed in 393 AD. The modern Olympics were revived in the late 19th century by a French advocate, who aimed to create an international festival celebrating athleticism, leading to the establishment of the International Olympic Committee and the first modern games in Athens in 1896.In this clip
From this podcast
Everything Everywhere Daily
The Modern Olympic Games
Related Questions