Olympic Trivia

Q: Who hosted the first Olympic games?

A: The first 'ancient' Olympic Games were held in Greece in 776 BC. The first 'modern' Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece in 1896.

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Q: What was the first Olympic event?

A: The sport that started the Olympics is Gymnastics.

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Q: Who began the Olympics?

A: The ancient Greeks.

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Q: What city was the first to light the Olympic flame?

A: Lighting the flame has been an important part of every Olympic opening ceremony since it was first used in Berlin in 1936.

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