Undertaking Background
In the 19th century, several European countries each held under various names of small sports pageant In the 19th century, several European countries each held under various names of small sports pageant . Pierre de Coubertin revived the Olympic Games also have the desire, but he intends to use the modern Olympic Games have a range of sports for the future games Pierre de Coubertin revived the Olympic Games also have the desire, but he intends to use the modern Olympic Games have a range of sports for the future games .
in 1894 at the Sorbonne University of Paris (now) hold the first session of the IOC meeting, he had to attend the meeting of the 11 countries of the sport has been raised by the representative of the idea in 1894 at the Sorbonne University of Paris (now) hold the first session of the IOC meeting, he had to attend the meeting of the 11 countries of the sport has been raised by the representative of the idea . Coubertin's suggestion was once planned to wait until the 1900 Paris World Expo for when she decides to Coubertin's suggestion was once planned to wait until the 1900 Paris World Expo for when she decides to .
but given six years of waiting would reduce interest in the Games,Finally, IOC decided in 1896, hosted the first modern Olympics and but given six years of waiting would reduce interest in the Games,Finally, IOC decided in 1896, hosted the first modern Olympics and . was several IOC members have suggested by London as the host city, and members of the Greek Olympic Committee after a short discussion, and proposed by Coubertin in Athens as the site of the Olympic Games since the inaugural was several IOC members have suggested by London as the host city, and members of the Greek Olympic Committee after a short discussion, and proposed by Coubertin in Athens as the site of the Olympic Games since the inaugural .
Greece is the birthplace of the olympic games, this proposal has received among IOC members that it is the unanimous endorsement of the Greece is the birthplace of the olympic games, this proposal has received among IOC members that it is the unanimous endorsement of the .
Expo
the invitation to take part in the inaugural Olympic of Australia, Bulgaria, Austria, Britain, Germany, Denmark, Hungary, the United States, France, Chile, Sweden, Switzerland, plus the host, a total of 311 athletes from 13 countries the invitation to take part in the inaugural Olympic of Australia, Bulgaria, Austria, Britain, Germany, Denmark, Hungary, the United States, France, Chile, Sweden, Switzerland, plus the host, a total of 311 athletes from 13 countries . of the Greek delegation lineup is huge, there are 230 people, or two - thirds;Germany, France is a total of 19 people;14 people in the United States, ranking the forth of the Greek delegation lineup is huge, there are 230 people, or two - thirds;Germany, France is a total of 19 people;14 people in the United States, ranking the forth .
foreign player is his willingness to attend the events foreign player is his willingness to attend the events . 9 events 9 events .
45 sports in the Olympic Games opening ceremony on 8 million viewers, up until the 1932 Olympic Games only is a breakthrough in the Athens marble stadium 45 sports in the Olympic Games opening ceremony on 8 million viewers, up until the 1932 Olympic Games only is a breakthrough in the Athens marble stadium . is the inaugural Olympic main stadium, it was in Athens' ancient stadium of the ruins of is the inaugural Olympic main stadium, it was in Athens' ancient stadium of the ruins of .
Contestant Country
in respect of qualifications, not like today, there are non - IOC Member States have not respected the provisions of the in respect of qualifications, not like today, there are non - IOC Member States have not respected the provisions of the . character in spite of a lot of information will be the 1896 Games of athletes per country ranking, but actually, the concept of the national team in 1928, though not before being paid much more attention by the USOC accepted character in spite of a lot of information will be the 1896 Games of athletes per country ranking, but actually, the concept of the national team in 1928, though not before being paid much more attention by the USOC accepted .
widespread controversy is available on how many countries have taken part in these Olympic Games, the IOC data is displayed in 14 countries, but does not list countries the name widespread controversy is available on how many countries have taken part in these Olympic Games, the IOC data is displayed in 14 countries, but does not list countries the name . is in accordance with the following various statistical data derived from the most likely of the 14 "countries" is in accordance with the following various statistical data derived from the most likely of the 14 "countries".
also have some information is displayed in 12 countries, excluding Chile and Bulgaria;Others say that 13 countries, only Italy is excluded also have some information is displayed in 12 countries, excluding Chile and Bulgaria;Others say that 13 countries, only Italy is excluded . Egypt is also sometimes deemed one of the competing countries, because the named Dionysius, who was the former Seward Camstar) William () is a Greek athlete of the Egyptian people, and living in Egypt for Egypt is also sometimes deemed one of the competing countries, because the named Dionysius, who was the former Seward Camstar) William () is a Greek athlete of the Egyptian people, and living in Egypt for .
American players mostly from Harvard, Princeton, and they are self - organizing, funding, with the purpose of visiting Europe to attend American players mostly from Harvard, Princeton, and they are self - organizing, funding, with the purpose of visiting Europe to attend . they thought of the General Assembly for April 18 at the opening, on April 1, arrived in Italy after it until the opening date of April 6th, therefore had to abandon all plans for tours,In the lead - up to the catch reached Athens they thought of the General Assembly for April 18 at the opening, on April 1, arrived in Italy after it until the opening date of April 6th, therefore had to abandon all plans for tours,In the lead - up to the catch reached Athens .
Australia at the time, Australia was still under British protectorate, athletics) Teddy Fluker (Teddy Flack) scores are assigned to the Australia account at Australia at the time, Australia was still under British protectorate, athletics) Teddy Fluker (Teddy Flack) scores are assigned to the Australia account at . Austria Austria is part of the Austro - Hungarian Empire, but as a convenience to distinguish,Competition results are separately calculated Austria Austria is part of the Austro - Hungarian Empire, but as a convenience to distinguish,Competition results are separately calculated .
Bulgaria Bulgarian Olympic Committee claims gymnast Cha Charles Baird, Charles, was speaking on behalf of the Bulgaria participating Bulgaria Bulgarian Olympic Committee claims gymnast Cha Charles Baird, Charles, was speaking on behalf of the Bulgaria participating . Cha Baird lived in Bulgaria for Swiss Cha Baird lived in Bulgaria for Swiss .
but generally his score was belonged to the Swiss but generally his score was belonged to the Swiss . Chile - Chile Olympic Committee claimed that in't one winner Luis of Chileans participated in the 100, 400 and 800 m run of the game,But there is no conclusive record of official confirmed the incident to Chile - Chile Olympic Committee claimed that in't one winner Luis of Chileans participated in the 100, 400 and 800 m run of the game,But there is no conclusive record of official confirmed the incident to .
British history of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland's member states each having its own sports organizations British history of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland's member states each having its own sports organizations . The major difference is that when it is a national entity to participate in the Olympic Games are usually used when the "Great Britain" (Great Britain) as a.i. instead of the initials of the "United Kingdom" (United Kingdom)
Greece Greece, including Cyprus and Smyrna (now Turkey), the performance of an athlete,Camstar Egyptians that his performances sometimes also calculated that Greece Cyprus Greece Greece, including Cyprus and Smyrna (now Turkey), the performance of an athlete,Camstar Egyptians that his performances sometimes also calculated that Greece Cyprus . Some statistics will also be the Cypriots of match scores are calculated separately, although only one named "The Andrew Anastasios () of the representative of Greece (Greek) entered the game Some statistics will also be the Cypriots of match scores are calculated separately, although only one named "The Andrew Anastasios () of the representative of Greece (Greek) entered the game .
In addition, Cyprus was a British protectorate in In addition, Cyprus was a British protectorate in . Smyrna has two from Smyrna as the representatives of Greece, they have also been classified by Smyrna has two from Smyrna as the representatives of Greece, they have also been classified by .
Greece Hungary Hungary was at the time of the Austro - Hungarian empire,But as the match score is calculated separately for the Greece Hungary Hungary was at the time of the Austro - Hungarian empire,But as the match score is calculated separately for the . In addition, there are several from Vojvodina (now in Serbia and Slovakia) and the score of the region, is also in Hungary as at In addition, there are several from Vojvodina (now in Serbia and Slovakia) and the score of the region, is also in Hungary as at .
enrolled but dropped out of the country - have several from Belgian and Russian athletes also took part in these Olympic Games, but both dropped out about whether enrolled but dropped out of the country - have several from Belgian and Russian athletes also took part in these Olympic Games, but both dropped out about whether . Chileans who also participated in the games, the problem then the debate - Chileans who also participated in the games, the problem then the debate - .
There are some historical data to Italy also dropped out of the country,Because there is an Italian marathon runner Ai Rorty and Carlo (Carlo) since he was suspected of being a professional athlete is not allowed to attend There are some historical data to Italy also dropped out of the country,Because there is an Italian marathon runner Ai Rorty and Carlo (Carlo) since he was suspected of being a professional athlete is not allowed to attend . Yet Another Italian Riva Bella () then completed his shooting game of the week Yet Another Italian Riva Bella () then completed his shooting game of the week .
unintentionally participating countries Greece to countries in the world, including China, extended an invitation, but the vast majority of countries on the Olympics because there was a lack of understanding or other reasons, did not send teams to attend, China also fall under this category unintentionally participating countries Greece to countries in the world, including China, extended an invitation, but the vast majority of countries on the Olympics because there was a lack of understanding or other reasons, did not send teams to attend, China also fall under this category . at the Olympics and all of the Greek authorities had also issued in the Qing Dynasty, which conquered China declare that,But outgoing due to objections from the Empress Dowager Cixi declined the invitation of the Greek at the Olympics and all of the Greek authorities had also issued in the Qing Dynasty, which conquered China declare that,But outgoing due to objections from the Empress Dowager Cixi declined the invitation of the Greek .
Medals Are Introduced
The IOC was on the winning designs, failed to produce a fixed scheme, host think gold is too tacky, the cast was only silver and copper medals The IOC was on the winning designs, failed to produce a fixed scheme, host think gold is too tacky, the cast was only silver and copper medals . two winners were awarded a silver medal and an olive wreath, was the runner - up was awarded the bronze medal and laurel crown, only a third - place bronze medal two winners were awarded a silver medal and an olive wreath, was the runner - up was awarded the bronze medal and laurel crown, only a third - place bronze medal .
entries of each contestant received a commemorative certificate entries of each contestant received a commemorative certificate . obverse side of the medal has Zeus' face along with obverse side of the medal has Zeus' face along with .
hands holding a globe with the winged victory on it, in Greek "Olympia" hands holding a globe with the winged victory on it, in Greek "Olympia" . The reverse side had the Acropolis site, bearing the Greek "Athens 1896 Olympic Games" word The reverse side had the Acropolis site, bearing the Greek "Athens 1896 Olympic Games" word .
Opening And Closing Ceremonies
Opening Instrument
April 6, 1896, the first modern Olympics and April 6, 1896, the first modern Olympics and . is the day of the West after the first Monday of Easter in Greece to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the independence of the anniversary of the opening ceremony on the day of Pana is the day of the West after the first Monday of Easter in Greece to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the independence of the anniversary of the opening ceremony on the day of Pana .
Panathinaiko Stadium in a sold - out of a total of about 80, 000 spectators came to the site, including King George I of Greece and his wife Olga, and their son Panathinaiko Stadium in a sold - out of a total of about 80, 000 spectators came to the site, including King George I of Greece and his wife Olga, and their son . In addition, Matt Glaser who Demetrius Vikelas, Coubertin and the IOC officials also attended the opening ceremony of the competition In addition, Matt Glaser who Demetrius Vikelas, Coubertin and the IOC officials also attended the opening ceremony of the competition .
athletes per country, are arranged in the playground, at 3 p.m. ,In the Olympic organizing committee chairman delivered one speech after King George I of Greece announced the opening statement: "I declare the First Athens International Olympic Games in their country - ,In the Olympic organizing committee chairman delivered one speech after King George I of Greece announced the opening statement: "I declare the First Athens International Olympic Games in their country - .
, , . Long live the Greek people" after the site 150 in the band's singer sang a hymn for the 1958 International Olympic Committee (IOC) will it as the Olympic hymn, the hymn is the composer of "A History of the Greeks worshipped Los Samaras (Samaras), with lyrics written by poets as Kosti Palamas' ( Long live the Greek people" after the site 150 in the band's singer sang a hymn for the 1958 International Olympic Committee (IOC) will it as the Olympic hymn, the hymn is the composer of "A History of the Greeks worshipped Los Samaras (Samaras), with lyrics written by poets as Kosti Palamas' (.
) in the form of the modern Olympic Games opening ceremony as the frame,by the heads of State declared the Games open, then sang the Olympic hymn ) in the form of the modern Olympic Games opening ceremony as the frame,by the heads of State declared the Games open, then sang the Olympic hymn . later, parade of athletes, the Olympic flame and the Olympic oath at the opening ceremony of the construction will be gradually added to the among later, parade of athletes, the Olympic flame and the Olympic oath at the opening ceremony of the construction will be gradually added to the among .
Closure Of The Instrument
On 15 April, the inaugural Olympic Games came to a successful conclusion with the result, the United States for 11 of the first, second item 7 and item 1 of the third place;Greece hosts won the first prize item 10, item 19 of the runner - up in 17 out of third place;Germany won 6. (5) of the first, second 5, third item 2, wherein the first half is a British player in the tennis doubles, shared by the closing ceremony of King George I of Greece, and, with the stadium on the Greek national anthem was played and played by a British athlete and scholar George Robertson (George S. Robertson) A tribute song
when the Olympic hymn again played, Lewis led the winning athletes whisked around when the Olympic hymn again played, Lewis led the winning athletes whisked around . followed by the King of Greece officially declared the Games: "I declare the first International Olympic Games closing!" 3 followed by the King of Greece officially declared the Games: "I declare the first International Olympic Games closing!" 3.
Competitions
That inaugural Olympic events include track and field, swimming, weightlifting, shooting, cycling, Greco - Roman wrestling at the time said the Greek (Roman), gymnastics, fencing and tennis 9 sports, the original plan in the rowing events, after not being held That inaugural Olympic events include track and field, swimming, weightlifting, shooting, cycling, Greco - Roman wrestling at the time said the Greek (Roman), gymnastics, fencing and tennis 9 sports, the original plan in the rowing events, after not being held . the hosts did not set the 200 meters at the Olympic Games in history is the only one the hosts did not set the 200 meters at the Olympic Games in history is the only one .
Athletics Athletics games in countries and regions, with the largest number of projects for the first time in modern Olympic marathon in the athletics program is the most high - profile race Athletics Athletics games in countries and regions, with the largest number of projects for the first time in modern Olympic marathon in the athletics program is the most high - profile race . Athens Olympic marathons and they are arranged in the erstwhile Pheidippides who traveled by the route from Marathon to Athens,the whole process is 40 km Athens Olympic marathons and they are arranged in the erstwhile Pheidippides who traveled by the route from Marathon to Athens,the whole process is 40 km .
Athens only 13 - thousand people, while watching a marathon of up to 10 million - person Athens only 13 - thousand people, while watching a marathon of up to 10 million - person . when wearing a light blue vest of Greece Spiriton Louis, the first dashed into the crowd, a roaring cheers when wearing a light blue vest of Greece Spiriton Louis, the first dashed into the crowd, a roaring cheers .
Greek Crown Prince couldn't follow Louis together and ran the final ", with King George I also step down from the balcony, were greeted with joy the conquering hero Greek Crown Prince couldn't follow Louis together and ran the final ", with King George I also step down from the balcony, were greeted with joy the conquering hero . crowds flood within the field, scrambled to embrace Louis, constantly put him in the air, he obtained a Greek national hero of the title of crowds flood within the field, scrambled to embrace Louis, constantly put him in the air, he obtained a Greek national hero of the title of .
but Luis didn't enjoy the insignia of honour,but still was returned to out - of - the - home, and went on with his rural postman, with his wife and children and living until 1940 died but Luis didn't enjoy the insignia of honour,but still was returned to out - of - the - home, and went on with his rural postman, with his wife and children and living until 1940 died . people to commemorate him, his headstone engraved on one of the olympic rings logo people to commemorate him, his headstone engraved on one of the olympic rings logo .
marathon will be the first Olympic Games to a climax, and from then on, the sport in the world, Louise is referred to as the "Olympic Spirit" marathon will be the first Olympic Games to a climax, and from then on, the sport in the world, Louise is referred to as the "Olympic Spirit" . Speery CLIFTON, Lewis has said it is an average of hydrotechnic, he took gold in the marathon,This is also the Greek in the Games in the only champion Speery CLIFTON, Lewis has said it is an average of hydrotechnic, he took gold in the marathon,This is also the Greek in the Games in the only champion .
Louis thereafter considered a Greek hero Louis thereafter considered a Greek hero . American Robert Garrett, the Princeton student, he won two more titles in track and field (discus, shot put and was runner - up) and two (high jump, long jump) American Robert Garrett, the Princeton student, he won two more titles in track and field (discus, shot put and was runner - up) and two (high jump, long jump) .
100 - meter final on April 10, Thomas Burke of U.S. Using the approximation "Squatting" the running of the final 12 seconds to win the title for the first time, is that he's followed by 54. 2 seconds to run 400 - meter match once again achieved victory,Burke also in the 100 - meter to 11 seconds 8 created this project's first Olympic record U.S. in Olympic athletics, obtained 12 projects in 9
fencing champion in fencing events in Zappas held at the venue's name is derived from the Greek Evangelos Venizelos, Evangelos Zappas (name), he himself had in 1859 in Athens organized the first Pan - Hellenic Games fencing champion in fencing events in Zappas held at the venue's name is derived from the Greek Evangelos Venizelos, Evangelos Zappas (name), he himself had in 1859 in Athens organized the first Pan - Hellenic Games . differs from other projects is the fact that professional fencers are allowed to participate in the tournament differs from other projects is the fact that professional fencers are allowed to participate in the tournament .
unlike professional fencers, competed in a so - called "professionals."We think fencing is a gentleman's game, and therefore they are competing only committed a "professional" fencing competitions planned project is divided into four, but the epee is temporarily cancelled fencing competitions planned project is divided into four, but the epee is temporarily cancelled .
Frenchman Eugene Henry Graff. Lott in the amateur foil competition win sabre and foil competition was won by the occupation of the Greek fencing masters won,wherein Leonidas' horse was champion of the professional Foil also was the first modern Olympic champion sabre and foil competition was won by the occupation of the Greek fencing masters won,wherein Leonidas' horse was champion of the professional Foil also was the first modern Olympic champion .
bicycle Frenchman Paul Masson and Leon A. Meng won a total of four Olympic champion in track cycling in the newly built Neo velodrome held Another Road, the route from Athens to Marathon and back (87 kilometres) Another Road, the route from Athens to Marathon and back (87 kilometres) .
Frenchman Paul Masson in track races at Anfield, and was lap - timing, racing, and 10 km race of three titles in the 100 - kilometer race in Frenchman Paul Masson in track races at Anfield, and was lap - timing, racing, and 10 km race of three titles in the 100 - kilometer race in ., Ma Sen for his compatriots Lyon A. Meng led,Fra Meng finally obtained the project champion, although he has shown that in the fall, and for a time to pause and wait for his Greek opponent Collier Bautista
bicycle repair and only two completed 12 hours of the voyage, but it was for the Austrian Adolf Shi Ma Er was chosen as the winner, another British player Frank Kipping who obtains second is also the last race of the championship to bicycle repair and only two completed 12 hours of the voyage, but it was for the Austrian Adolf Shi Ma Er was chosen as the winner, another British player Frank Kipping who obtains second is also the last race of the championship to . Greeks Aristeas, Carlos Ortiz, was granted to Constantine's Greeks Aristeas, Carlos Ortiz, was granted to Constantine's .
gymnastics medal is arrange at the Pana stadium which held open - air playground gymnastics medal is arrange at the Pana stadium which held open - air playground . Germany from the 11 - man team, they won 8 projects, five of the champion,includes a men's singles, two of the parallel bars team event Germany from the 11 - man team, they won 8 projects, five of the champion,includes a men's singles, two of the parallel bars team event .
Herman Wei Weingartner won the horizontal bar champion, as well as two other projects and was runner - up and a runner - up Herman Wei Weingartner won the horizontal bar champion, as well as two other projects and was runner - up and a runner - up . Alfred Fratto's parallel bars competition Alfred Fratto's parallel bars competition .
Cole Alexander Schumann won the vault title, as well as in a wrestling match to win the Cole Alexander Schumann won the vault title, as well as in a wrestling match to win the . In addition, from the Swiss gymnast Louis Judt won the men's pommel horse champion In addition, from the Swiss gymnast Louis Judt won the men's pommel horse champion .
Greeks about Ann's Efthimios Mitropoulos and Nicolas Andry subfamily of Prospero in the other sub - rings and rope climbing, which sport shooting Greeks about Ann's Efthimios Mitropoulos and Nicolas Andry subfamily of Prospero in the other sub - rings and rope climbing, which sport shooting . Olympics Olympic shooting competition in the media,Shooting Competition, including three pistols and two rifles project project Olympics Olympic shooting competition in the media,Shooting Competition, including three pistols and two rifles project project .
is first carried out on the 200 - metre military rifle competition, Greeks Kara Rousseff Das won the championship, he is also the only all the bullet hits the target on the player is first carried out on the 200 - metre military rifle competition, Greeks Kara Rousseff Das won the championship, he is also the only all the bullet hits the target on the player . Next is the 25 - metre military pistol competition, contestants in a pair of American brother Sumner Paine, and John Payne, played their part, the latter won the project champion, whose brother was first runner - up Next is the 25 - metre military pistol competition, contestants in a pair of American brother Sumner Paine, and John Payne, played their part, the latter won the project champion, whose brother was first runner - up .
organizers in order to avoid embarrassment, they chose to participate in the next selected one of the free pistol competition,Results brother Sumner Paine, in which sport organizers in order to avoid embarrassment, they chose to participate in the next selected one of the free pistol competition,Results brother Sumner Paine, in which sport . brothers also became the first pair of kin - Olympic champion brothers also became the first pair of kin - Olympic champion .
thereafter, the Payne brothers found unsatisfactory due to the barrel caliber has withdrawn the next rapid fire pistol match thereafter, the Payne brothers found unsatisfactory due to the barrel caliber has withdrawn the next rapid fire pistol match . due to their absence of Greece about Ennis Fran Goode, was granted for this project, and also ranked on the same day of a game in the free rifle was first runner - up last night to due to their absence of Greece about Ennis Fran Goode, was granted for this project, and also ranked on the same day of a game in the free rifle was first runner - up last night to .
but because of low lighting, the remaining contestants can only change in the next morning to resume the game.At this time the Greeks Georginio Wijnaldum's Little Fanny's already celebrating the title here is an item of inter to swimmers. red flag have today with the Olympic swimming program what differs is the First of the Summer Olympic Games swimming competition in Piraeus near the coast, on Irvine land on
held nearly 20, 000 audience is notified in advance to one of the games held nearly 20, 000 audience is notified in advance to one of the games . swimming all four items are all on 11 April, swimming all four items are all on 11 April, .
For Hungarian Alfred Hardy, Josh, this means he can only play in one of the two projects,Because each project between the breaks are very short of For Hungarian Alfred Hardy, Josh, this means he can only play in one of the two projects,Because each project between the breaks are very short of . however he eventually won the 100 and 1200 meter freestyle champion however he eventually won the 100 and 1200 meter freestyle champion .
swimming competition of the third term is a 500 - metre freestyle, from the British - Australian Paul Newman for the final with a lead nearly a minute and a half of the gap to win swimming competition of the third term is a 500 - metre freestyle, from the British - Australian Paul Newman for the final with a lead nearly a minute and a half of the gap to win . There is also a sailor for the Navy to arrange for the 100 metre freestyle competition of the Greek Royal Navy There is also a sailor for the Navy to arrange for the 100 metre freestyle competition of the Greek Royal Navy .
about Ennis Marlowe McGinnis wins tennis final about Ennis Marlowe McGinnis wins tennis final . While tennis in the late 19th century and was already a very mainstream of motion,But no high - level player appears in the Athens Olympic Games tennis tournament is on While tennis in the late 19th century and was already a very mainstream of motion,But no high - level player appears in the Athens Olympic Games tennis tournament is on .
arrangements belonging to the palace of the Athens Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) in the other matches in the Velodrome is central to the vacant lot held arrangements belonging to the palace of the Athens Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) in the other matches in the Velodrome is central to the vacant lot held . the Irishman John Bailey, took Boland was in the middle of a holiday in Athens, he was introduced by friends to participate in the Olympic tennis tournament, and easily won the first round of the the Irishman John Bailey, took Boland was in the middle of a holiday in Athens, he was introduced by friends to participate in the Olympic tennis tournament, and easily won the first round of the .
in the end of the match, he defeated the Athletics in the 800 - metre race and was eliminated from the German Friedrich Traun in the end of the match, he defeated the Athletics in the 800 - metre race and was eliminated from the German Friedrich Traun . later, they decided to set up for later in the doubles final of tennis doubles later, they decided to set up for later in the doubles final of tennis doubles .
,They lost the first game is finally beat the opponent in the weightlifting title ,They lost the first game is finally beat the opponent in the weightlifting title . Scot Elliot - handed weightlifting championship in 1896 and weightlifting also when it is not a very popular sport, with rules of the game today is vastly different from Scot Elliot - handed weightlifting championship in 1896 and weightlifting also when it is not a very popular sport, with rules of the game today is vastly different from .
Olympics weightlifting competitions at the stadium is on the Park, held, and the athletes are not subject to weight restrictions Olympics weightlifting competitions at the stadium is on the Park, held, and the athletes are not subject to weight restrictions . - the first by the hands, the game where we are today is very similar to the clean and jerk of - the first by the hands, the game where we are today is very similar to the clean and jerk of .
has had two players in this project,They are Scottish, Launceston Elliot and Viggo of Denmark from Jason has had two players in this project,They are Scottish, Launceston Elliot and Viggo of Denmark from Jason . in her last attempt they respectively lifted the same weight but in her last attempt they respectively lifted the same weight but .
to Prince George's panel of judges headed by Jason think weightlifting is more "good", and British delegations had expressed their dissatisfaction and protest to Prince George's panel of judges headed by Jason think weightlifting is more "good", and British delegations had expressed their dissatisfaction and protest . later in the play - off, both sides failed to improve, but in the end, Johnson was sentenced to win later in the play - off, both sides failed to improve, but in the end, Johnson was sentenced to win .
of the next single - handed snatch competition, due to Jason hands above her in her last attempt in the process with minor injuries, Elliott eventually comfortable winners of the next single - handed snatch competition, due to Jason hands above her in her last attempt in the process with minor injuries, Elliott eventually comfortable winners . In addition, Elliott of the stature of the Greek women in the audience applauded,He even after the game received a letter signed "civility" socialwoman would "be a letter of proposal of Schuman In addition, Elliott of the stature of the Greek women in the audience applauded,He even after the game received a letter signed "civility" socialwoman would "be a letter of proposal of Schuman .
wrestling and wrestling in the Zetas' Final build - up of the handshake with the weightlifting, and wrestling competitions of the Olympic Games nor body weight (kg) limit, the contestant carries weight differently wrestling and wrestling in the Zetas' Final build - up of the handshake with the weightlifting, and wrestling competitions of the Olympic Games nor body weight (kg) limit, the contestant carries weight differently . game here in Pana Cink learning of fertile fields on the game here in Pana Cink learning of fertile fields on the .
rules are the same as today the Greco is similar, but not the legs, and at the same time a round is no time limit rules are the same as today the Greco is similar, but not the legs, and at the same time a round is no time limit . besides two of Greece, all the participants of the athletes, who both had participated in other events besides two of Greece, all the participants of the athletes, who both had participated in other events .
preliminaries in the final scene is the weightlifting champion, Launceston Elliot in gymnastics champion Germans Cole Alexander Schumann,the latter easily defeated their opponents in the final of the qualify for the finals preliminaries in the final scene is the weightlifting champion, Launceston Elliot in gymnastics champion Germans Cole Alexander Schumann,the latter easily defeated their opponents in the final of the qualify for the finals . Schumann's opponent was a Greek George served Qi, a final, which was conducted after 40 minutes on account of darkness forced the suspension of Schumann's opponent was a Greek George served Qi, a final, which was conducted after 40 minutes on account of darkness forced the suspension of .
Morrow, Schumann in less than 15 minutes of the rounds over his rival Zetas eventually won and Morrow, Schumann in less than 15 minutes of the rounds over his rival Zetas eventually won and .
Trivia Games
On 6 April, the game began and On 6 April, the game began and . American James Connolly in the triple jump in to 13. 71 meters where he won the first of the modern Olympic Games champion
his win after the stadium band played the national anthem, his win after the stadium band played the national anthem, . thereafter raise the American flag, national anthem, a flag - raising ceremony of the Olympic Games were one of the fixed program thereafter raise the American flag, national anthem, a flag - raising ceremony of the Olympic Games were one of the fixed program .
He later also obtained 1st place in the shot put this year's He later also obtained 1st place in the shot put this year's . 110 - meter hurdles, the actual race distance is 100 meters, is also only 8 110 - meter hurdles, the actual race distance is 100 meters, is also only 8 .
, the athletes are getting over the hurdles of the posture is multifarious also, and even legs crossed the bar after the game for more than seven of the , the athletes are getting over the hurdles of the posture is multifarious also, and even legs crossed the bar after the game for more than seven of the . preliminaries, finals only 2 people,Results US hurdles champion Thomas Curtis took off this preliminaries, finals only 2 people,Results US hurdles champion Thomas Curtis took off this .
Athens Olympic Games, the most intense sensation of the game is Athens Olympic Games, the most intense sensation of the game is . marathon before the Games, the French philologist Michel Brille went further study in Greece, the Battle of Marathon in the legend of Pheidippides who greatly admired marathon before the Games, the French philologist Michel Brille went further study in Greece, the Battle of Marathon in the legend of Pheidippides who greatly admired .
Greece at Marathon in 490 BC to defeat a large valley, defeated the invading Persian army Greece at Marathon in 490 BC to defeat a large valley, defeated the invading Persian army . at the time, he was the messenger Pheidippides who, as instructed by it into messages quickly relayed to Athens, he defied fatigue, running from Marathon to Athens, I arrived in Athens after an exhausting, says simply, "We won!"Perish in Plaza on at the time, he was the messenger Pheidippides who, as instructed by it into messages quickly relayed to Athens, he defied fatigue, running from Marathon to Athens, I arrived in Athens after an exhausting, says simply, "We won!"Perish in Plaza on .
Brill feeling this saga, wrote to Coubertin's suggestion, in Olympic athletics takes in a marathon, and proposed to donate a" Brill silver cup ", as a champion of the tournament award to Brill feeling this saga, wrote to Coubertin's suggestion, in Olympic athletics takes in a marathon, and proposed to donate a" Brill silver cup ", as a champion of the tournament award to . marathon for April 10, 4 out of 17 players, watching this marathon was as high as 10 million - person marathon for April 10, 4 out of 17 players, watching this marathon was as high as 10 million - person .
swimming competition held in the high seas, with a pontoon boat pulled the rope as a starting point and ending point of line markings on the swimming competition held in the high seas, with a pontoon boat pulled the rope as a starting point and ending point of line markings on the . a Hungarian player 18 - year - old Alfred Josh Hardy won the 100 metres, and 1200 meter freestyle champion,Hungary became the first Olympic gold medal - winner was Greek newspapers hailed the "Hungarian dolphins" a Hungarian player 18 - year - old Alfred Josh Hardy won the 100 metres, and 1200 meter freestyle champion,Hungary became the first Olympic gold medal - winner was Greek newspapers hailed the "Hungarian dolphins" .
session only Olympic fencing - foil, sabre, sword of the two species, both amateur and professional session only Olympic fencing - foil, sabre, sword of the two species, both amateur and professional . France Albert Graf Lott and Greece Jay Gyogy Doxiadis has won the Amateur foil and saber champion France Albert Graf Lott and Greece Jay Gyogy Doxiadis has won the Amateur foil and saber champion .
pennant races and only one Fleuret, Athens School of fencing champion for the boss, the famous professional fencer Leon Piquet was granted pennant races and only one Fleuret, Athens School of fencing champion for the boss, the famous professional fencer Leon Piquet was granted . planned rowing race day due to a gale forced them to cancel planned rowing race day due to a gale forced them to cancel .
Also in sailing, also had to be scrapped, it was" not suitable for sailing competitions,nor any other than the host country of the willingness of the participating " Also in sailing, also had to be scrapped, it was" not suitable for sailing competitions,nor any other than the host country of the willingness of the participating ". bicycle race a total of six projects, of which 5 are arranged to be in the velodrome bicycle race a total of six projects, of which 5 are arranged to be in the velodrome .
the other road races, hosted the ingenuity to treat it as a marathon, the route from Athens to Marathon and back again to Athens, 87 km the other road races, hosted the ingenuity to treat it as a marathon, the route from Athens to Marathon and back again to Athens, 87 km . 7 contestant only 3 people stay the course, Austria's Shih's last gold medal for a 100 km race situation worse, 9 players and only two men rode completely Cheng 7 contestant only 3 people stay the course, Austria's Shih's last gold medal for a 100 km race situation worse, 9 players and only two men rode completely Cheng .
French Minister Flaherty, Mongolia not only won this project,but they also show good sportsmanship French Minister Flaherty, Mongolia not only won this project,but they also show good sportsmanship . cycling achievements, is France's Paul Masson's trichrome, He was one of only a short - distance race 2, 000 meters and 10,000 meters, like 3 items champions cycling achievements, is France's Paul Masson's trichrome, He was one of only a short - distance race 2, 000 meters and 10,000 meters, like 3 items champions .
Tournament Hero
the first modern Olympic champion April 6, 1896, the American runner James Connolly won the triple jump, and thus became the first Olympic champion since the Ancient Games in high jump on the first modern Olympic champion April 6, 1896, the American runner James Connolly won the triple jump, and thus became the first Olympic champion since the Ancient Games in high jump on . he obtained the second - best in the long jump, which is ranked No. 3
He left Harvard University to travel to Athens on a cargo ship and then by train to compete He left Harvard University to travel to Athens on a cargo ship and then by train to compete . Marathon, by a margin for the host nation, the last thing they want is to win the marathon, because of its historical significance Marathon, by a margin for the host nation, the last thing they want is to win the marathon, because of its historical significance .
Greek athletes Speery Dun Louis from Marathon City,5 - 4 ahead seven minutes and 4 km advantage as he crossed the line, giving the 10 million viewers for ecstatic Greek athletes Speery Dun Louis from Marathon City,5 - 4 ahead seven minutes and 4 km advantage as he crossed the line, giving the 10 million viewers for ecstatic . eros, far more common to have more and more eager to swim, Hungary's Alfred Hajos. Ha's about to win the 100 metres and 1200 metres two champion
For the longer race, the swimmers were transported by boat and swim back to shore alone For the longer race, the swimmers were transported by boat and swim back to shore alone . Hallett Mjoes said, "I must say I thought in the icy water and cramps I shiver, I desire to live completely overcame my desire Hallett Mjoes said, "I must say I thought in the icy water and cramps I shiver, I desire to live completely overcame my desire .
." easily in the United States in 1897 with a national victory, had caught " easily in the United States in 1897 with a national victory, had caught .
before the Olympic Games,When Robert Garrett of Princeton students with knowledge of the game, try asking the discus throwing, and has a size of the ancient Olympic Games time like a discus thrower, on her own practice before the Olympic Games,When Robert Garrett of Princeton students with knowledge of the game, try asking the discus throwing, and has a size of the ancient Olympic Games time like a discus thrower, on her own practice . to Athens, he discovered that a contest with the discus than do their own line, to a lesser extent, also convenient to use when he threw 29 to Athens, he discovered that a contest with the discus than do their own line, to a lesser extent, also convenient to use when he threw 29 .
. 15 meters, and prevailed against the Greeks He later also obtained a shot put winner He later also obtained a shot put winner .
"athlete of Germany - Karl Schumann in gymnastics to win three gold medals,He also made the greatest upset in the obtained addition of Greco - Roman wrestling champion "athlete of Germany - Karl Schumann in gymnastics to win three gold medals,He also made the greatest upset in the obtained addition of Greco - Roman wrestling champion . Schumann also participated in a three track and field and weightlifting competition Schumann also participated in a three track and field and weightlifting competition .
feminist hero in the inaugural Olympic hosts to follow on from the ancient rite to light the flame of the Olympics, does not allow female athletes to attend feminist hero in the inaugural Olympic hosts to follow on from the ancient rite to light the flame of the Olympics, does not allow female athletes to attend . protest ban women participate in the Olympic Games, Marta, who's Stan Larsen, Visser's first gold in the men's marathon Women of Greece at the end of the day along the same route is done " protest ban women participate in the Olympic Games, Marta, who's Stan Larsen, Visser's first gold in the men's marathon Women of Greece at the end of the day along the same route is done ".
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Major Events
1, different national athletes may be on one team. 2, there is no champion of the inaugural Olympic gold medal, the first to obtain a diploma, medal and an olive wreath, runner - up to obtain a diploma, a bronze medal for a month and hang wreaths, third - place bronze medal 2, there is no champion of the inaugural Olympic gold medal, the first to obtain a diploma, medal and an olive wreath, runner - up to obtain a diploma, a bronze medal for a month and hang wreaths, third - place bronze medal .
3, women are barred from the 1896 Summer Olympics 3, women are barred from the 1896 Summer Olympics . as a protest, named Stan pulled Fatmata Visser of Greek Women in Men's Marathon at the end of the game the next day along the same route is done " as a protest, named Stan pulled Fatmata Visser of Greek Women in Men's Marathon at the end of the game the next day along the same route is done ".
Held Aspirations
The Olympics were expected to return to Greece after the Greek public and the media they are accepted by the Greek state at The Olympics were expected to return to Greece after the Greek public and the media they are accepted by the Greek state at . but is now in the midst of a fiscal crisis, political instability and internal politics, the affairs of the prime minister's replacement at the end of 1894 but is now in the midst of a fiscal crisis, political instability and internal politics, the affairs of the prime minister's replacement at the end of 1894 .
Greece set up Olympic Organizing Committee, headed by Etienne Schoo, Laura Ortiz, he said in a report on the actual cost of hosting the Olympic Games will be the Pierre de Coubertin from a prior estimate of a factor of three, and conclude that the Games had been cancelled, and he afterwards resigned as Greece set up Olympic Organizing Committee, headed by Etienne Schoo, Laura Ortiz, he said in a report on the actual cost of hosting the Olympic Games will be the Pierre de Coubertin from a prior estimate of a factor of three, and conclude that the Games had been cancelled, and he afterwards resigned as . Prince Constantine of Greece is a supporter of the Olympic Games, he decided to rebuild the OCOG,He himself chaired personally by him on Prince Constantine of Greece is a supporter of the Olympic Games, he decided to rebuild the OCOG,He himself chaired personally by him on .
Olympic Games passion and efforts and in Greece the public spontaneously donation, donations for 330, 000 drachmas (US $980 euros), plus the issuance of commemorative stamps of income have over 400, 000 drachmas, and 200, 000 drachmas of religious worship in Olympic Games passion and efforts and in Greece the public spontaneously donation, donations for 330, 000 drachmas (US $980 euros), plus the issuance of commemorative stamps of income have over 400, 000 drachmas, and 200, 000 drachmas of religious worship in . Prince Constantine at the request of the Greek businessman George Love didn't pay the renovated stadium which would be an all - expenses - a total of 920, 000 drachmas Prince Constantine at the request of the Greek businessman George Love didn't pay the renovated stadium which would be an all - expenses - a total of 920, 000 drachmas .
in recognition of his generosity, people outside the stadium erected a statue of him,1896 and 5 April, held the unveiling in recognition of his generosity, people outside the stadium erected a statue of him,1896 and 5 April, held the unveiling . Greek organizing committee of the Games's limited experience, most of the work such as preparation of rules and invited athletes and the like are done by Coubertin in charge of Greek organizing committee of the Games's limited experience, most of the work such as preparation of rules and invited athletes and the like are done by Coubertin in charge of .
some athletes can take part in these Olympic Games just because they are competing in Athens during the vacation or work (e.g., with several from the British athletes is the work of the British Embassy in Athens), a branch of the In addition, in the true sense of the village was in the 1932 Olympic Games which only occur at,Before the Olympic competitors had to solve the accommodation problems In addition, in the true sense of the village was in the 1932 Olympic Games which only occur at,Before the Olympic competitors had to solve the accommodation problems .
April 12 Sunday morning, although some competition out yet, King George I of Greece held a dinner party officials and athletes to attend April 12 Sunday morning, although some competition out yet, King George I of Greece held a dinner party officials and athletes to attend . in their conversation, he said he should be allowed to become fixed after Athens Olympic Games host city of the in their conversation, he said he should be allowed to become fixed after Athens Olympic Games host city of the .
King of Greece with the belief among many supporters will also be hoping to continue by the Athens Summer Olympics was held King of Greece with the belief among many supporters will also be hoping to continue by the Athens Summer Olympics was held . many American athletes to write a letter to the prince of greece, as expressed by many American athletes to write a letter to the prince of greece, as expressed by .
while Coubertin expressed strong opposition,He thought the Olympics were awarded to the alternation of the modern Olympic Movement. During the foundation of the new according to his wishes, will be the second Games in Paris, Paris would also be host to the 1900 World's Fair according to his wishes, will be the second Games in Paris, Paris would also be host to the 1900 World's Fair .
About Athens
in the Greek capital, Athens, Greece in the southeast of the Attica peninsula in the west of the peninsula is warm, with the "in the Greek capital, Athens, Greece in the southeast of the Attica peninsula in the west of the peninsula is warm, with the "." Today Greece's political, cultural, and economic center in ancient Greece is one of the important Arena " Today Greece's political, cultural, and economic center in ancient Greece is one of the important Arena .
the particular attention it attaches to culture and education, the emphasis on the intellectual, moral, physical, aesthetic and four of which are combined for nurturing talent, create a brilliant cultural the particular attention it attaches to culture and education, the emphasis on the intellectual, moral, physical, aesthetic and four of which are combined for nurturing talent, create a brilliant cultural . If Athens, Greece was the cradle of European civilization, Athens is the cradle of the center, was one of the world's best - known sports of ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, also in about 300 kilometers from here, so just,That inaugural Olympic selection in this ancient city is held with its important historical significance of the Olympic Games the first If Athens, Greece was the cradle of European civilization, Athens is the cradle of the center, was one of the world's best - known sports of ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, also in about 300 kilometers from here, so just,That inaugural Olympic selection in this ancient city is held with its important historical significance of the Olympic Games the first .
would be a stadium which was built in the 4th century BC would be a stadium which was built in the 4th century BC . 2004 Athens during the Olympic Games once used this stadium 2004 Athens during the Olympic Games once used this stadium .
