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The first ever olympic games took place in Olympia, Greece in 776 B.C.
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The ancient games were eventually abolished in 393 A.D. by Roman Emperor Theodosius I
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The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece
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1936 Summer Olympics, which were held in Berlin under the Nazi regime. These games are known for being a major propaganda event for Adolf Hitler, though they are also remembered for the success of African-American athlete Jesse Owens, who won four gold medals.
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The next Olympic Games are the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. After that, the 2028 Summer Olympics will be held in Los Angeles, USA.
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