1896 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia
On April 6, 1896, American James Connolly became the first Olympic medalist in more than 1,500 years, competing in the triple jump. [2] The United States won the most gold medals, 11, while host nation Greece won the most medals overall, 47.
Olympic Games - Wikipedia
Their creation was inspired by the ancient Olympic Games, held in Olympia, Greece from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. Baron Pierre de Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894, leading to the first modern Games in Athens in 1896.
The History of the Olympic Games
2024年1月11日 · The first written evidence of the official Games dates from 776 BC, when the Greeks began measuring time in Olympiads, or the duration between each edition of the Olympic Games. The first Olympic Games were held every four years in honour of the god Zeus.
Ancient Olympic Games - Wikipedia
The ancient Olympic Games (Ancient Greek: τὰ Ὀλύμπια, ta Olympia [1]), or the ancient Olympics, were a series of athletic competitions among representatives of city-states and one of the Panhellenic Games of Ancient Greece.
Athens 1896 Olympic Games | Venue, Events, & Winners | Britannica
2024年10月30日 · Athens 1896 Olympic Games, athletic festival held in Athens that took place April 6–15, 1896. The Athens Games were the first occurrence of the modern Olympic Games. The inaugural Games of the modern Olympics were attended by as many as 280 athletes, all male, from 12 countries.
The Olympic Games: Locations, Facts, Ancient & Modern | HISTORY
2010年1月6日 · From the 8th century B.C. to the 4th century A.D., the Games were held every four years in Olympia, located in the western Peloponnese peninsula, in honor of the god Zeus. The first modern Olympics...
Athens 1896 Summer Olympics - Athletes, Medals & Results
On 6 April 1896, the American James Connolly won the triple jump to become the first Olympic champion in more than 1,500 years. He also finished second in the high jump and third in the long jump. The Opening of the Games was proclaimed by the Head of State of the host nation.