history of the olympics

first Olympic games in greece

Period: 776 BCE to 776 BCE

the first olympic games were held in greece

olympic games were held in 680bc

Period: 680 BCE to 680 BCE

Equestrian sports was introduced in 680BC. The stadium was to small for the Four Horse Chariot Race so the horse racing was held at the hippodrome next to the stadium.

Paris, France

Period: Dec 24, 1900 to Dec 25, 1900

Women competed for the first time

St Louis, USA

Period: Dec 24, 1904 to Dec 25, 1904

Gold, silver and bronze medals were introduced

London, UK

Period: Dec 24, 1908 to Dec 25, 1908

Olympic Stadium