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history of the olympics

  • Period: 776 BCE to 776 BCE

    first Olympic games in greece

    the first olympic games were held in greece
  • Period: 680 BCE to 680 BCE

    olympic games were held in 680bc

    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.
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    Paris, France

    Women competed for the first time
  • Period: to

    St Louis, USA

    Gold, silver and bronze medals were introduced
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    London, UK

    Olympic Stadium