These games were held in honor of Zeus and were a central part of the Greek festival calendar. The revival of the modern Olympic Games in 1896, initiated by Pierre de Coubertin and his ...

The first modern-day Olympics were held in 1896 in Athens, Greece. As with any new event, there were some hiccups. Some of ...

Greek men and boys trained in a gymnasium ... sporting festival at Olympia - the Olympic Games. These inspired the modern Olympics which began in 1896. Some of the events were very similar.

(public domain) ATHENS, GREECE — The first modern Olympic Games included just nine sports. Winners didn’t receive three levels of medals like they do today, instead, winners received an olive ...

After a week-long relay through Greece, the flame will be delivered ... the rebuilt ancient stadium in Athens where the first modern Olympics were held in 1896. The ceremonial part of Thursday's ...