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On this day in 1896, the first Modern Olympic Games begins in Athens

Greek City Times 06 Apr 2025
The ancient Olympics, held every four years, occurred during a religious festival honouring the Greek god Zeus ... *Pierre de Coubertin ... Image Credit ... *Spyridon Louis ... Appropriately, a Greek, Spyridon Louis, won the first marathon at the 1896 Athens Games.
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