In which year did the first modern Olympic Games take place and in which city were they held?
The first modern Olympic Games, also known as the Games of the I Olympiad, were held from April 6 to April 15, 1896, in Athens, Greece. The success of these Games inspired the creation of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the establishment of the Olympic Games as a quadrennial international sports event. The first modern Olympics featured 241 athletes from 14 nations who competed in 43 events across nine sports.
Five related questions and brief answers:
- What year were the first modern Olympic Games held?
- Answer: 1896
- Where were the first modern Olympic Games held?
- Answer: Athens, Greece
- How many athletes competed in the first modern Olympic Games?
- Answer: 241
- How many nations participated in the first modern Olympic Games?
- Answer: 14
- How many events were held in the first modern Olympic Games?
- Answer: 43
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