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4 de may. de 2023 · 1896: Edwin Flack becomes Australia’s first Olympian. The first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in Athens from 5 to 10 April 1896. Edwin Flack, an accountant and Australasian champion runner, is considered Australia’s first Olympian. He won the 800-metre and 1500-metre sprints, took part in the marathon and won a bronze medal in ...
Athens, Greece, 1896. Runners assembling at the starting line of the 100-meter race at the 1896 Olympic Games in Athens. The inaugural Games of the modern Olympics were attended by as many as 280 athletes, all male, coming from 12 countries. The athletes competed in 43 events covering athletics (track and field), cycling, swimming, gymnastics ...
19 de jul. de 2021 · Modern Olympic history is full of heart-thumping victories and painful defeats. But a look back at the 28 Summer Games that have taken place since 1896 also offer a snapshot of geopolitics, a ...
1896 Athina Summer Games. The 1896 Summer Olympics (Modern Greek: Θερινοί Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες 1896, Therinoí Olympiakoí Agó̱nes 1896 ), officially known as the Games of the I Olympiad, was a multi-sport event held in Athens, Greece, from 6 to 15 April 1896. It was the first international Olympic Games held in the Modern ...
17 de dic. de 2018 · Inevitably, things soon became competitive and, in 1846, the first swimming championship was held in Australia. The race became an annual event, and it was an early indicator for the future success of competitive swimming. Swimming has been part of the Olympic schedule since the very first modern Olympic Games in 1896.
Today, Olympism is still a philosophy of life that combines the qualities of body, will and mind. It seeks to create a way of life based on the pleasure that comes with effort, the educational value of good example, and respect for universal ethical principles. As the world marks the 125 th anniversary of the 1896 Games on 6 April this year, it ...
20 de ago. de 2020 · History of the Games. 1896 to 2024 - higher, faster, stronger. In 2024, the world’s eyes turn to Paris, the city hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games. So here are a few of the highlights and milestones in the Games’ history so far.
