The Olympics started in 1896 which is 776 B.C. By Pierre de Coubertin on of France was the creator of the modern Olympic Games in 1894.
The first summer Olympic Games were held in Athens Greece in 1896.
Women were allowed to complete for the first time in tennis and golf only in 1900.
The medals Gold, silver and bronze were introduced in 1904.
Only on winners received a silver medal and an olive wreath.THe first Winter Olympics started in 1924 in Chamonix, France.
In 1932 The first OLympic village was built however it was for men athletes only
Roman athletes had to stay in hotels.
In 1956 The first Olympic village for both men and woman was built for the 1956 the Olympic Games were healed in Melbourne, Australia.
The Olympics were broadcast live for the first time on colour Tv.
In 1984 professional athletes were only allowed to compete in the Olympic Games.
In 2000 Olympic Games were held in Sydney Australia they were pronounced to be the best Olympic Games ever to exist.
In 2004 women's boxing was added to the Olympic program.
This means that woman are now allowed to complete in all sports offer in the Olympic Games.
Now in 2024 the Olympic Games were held in Paris France.
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