Monthly Archives: August 2015

The History of Sport – 1896

Some of the main events in sport from 1896: The first modern Olympic Games are held in Athens and inaugurated by Pierre de Coubertin. The Games include the sports of athletics, swimming , wrestling, fencing, cycling, shooting and weightlifting. Thirteen … Continue reading

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