Olympic Games resurrected
- The first modern Olympics were held in 1896 in Greece. The official languages of the games are English and French, complemented by the host country's official language.
- In 1900, women were allowed to compete in the Olympics. The 2012 London Games were the first Olympics in which all participating countries sent female athletes.
- From 1924 - 1992, the Winter and Summer Olympics took place in the same year. Now they alternate every two years.
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