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 …

Relive the moments that went down in history at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens. Access official videos, results, galleries, sport and athletes.

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 …

Feb 6, 2026 · List of Olympic Games Host Cities - Check Host cities of Summer and Winter Olympic games from 1896 Athens olympics to Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Games of the 1 Olympiad, 1896 in Athens. Common information, bid history, medal count table, sports and the most medal winners of the Summer Olympics 1896.

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 …

Official list of medal winners and results by sport at the Athens 1896 Olympic Games. Celebrate medal-winning moments by the world's top athletes.

Complete list of countries that have hosted the Olympic Games since 1896, including both Summer and Winter Games.