what year was the first olympics held?

Question

about olympics.

Answer 1

Although the ancient Games were staged in Olympia, Greece, from 776 BC through 393 AD, it took 1503 years for the Olympics to return. The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896. The man responsible for its rebirth was a Frenchman named Baron Pierre de Coubertin, who presented the idea in 1894. His original thought was to unveil the modern Games in 1900 in his native Paris, but delegates from 34 countries were so enthralled with the concept that they convinced him to move the Games up to 1896 and have Athens serve as the first host.

Answer 2

First recorded date for the Olympics was 776 B.C. in ancient Greece (Olympia to be exact) However, the first modern Olympics were held in 1896 in Athens, Greece.

Answer 3

First held in 776 BC, they were revived in 1896 they have been held every 4 years since then except in 1916,1940 and 1944 due to World Wars.

Answer 4

1942

Answer 5

1896.