The 1896 Summer Olympics, [2] officially known as the Games of the I Olympiad, [3] and commonly known as Athens 1896 (Greek: Αθήνα 1896), were the first international Olympic Games held in …

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Jan 30, 2026 · 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 …

Dec 16, 2024 · Held in Athens, Greece, from April 6 to April 15, 1896, the Games were envisioned by Pierre de Coubertin, a French aristocrat who sought to revive the spirit of the ancient Olympic Games.

The Modern Olympic Games began with an Opening Ceremony on 25 March 1896, or on 6 April 1896, depending on whether one used the Julian Calendar (then used in Greece) or the more modern …

Most of the American competitors were students at Harvard University or Princeton University or members of the Boston Athletic Association. The team trained at The Pennington School, in …

Historical overview, stories, and key moments from the Athens 1896 Olympic Summer Games.