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Start of the First Modern Olympic Games
The Games of the I Olympiad started on this day in Athens, Greece. -
End of the First Modern Olympic Games
On this day in Athens, Greece, the Games of The I Olympiad ended. -
Women compete for the first time in the Olympics
In Paris, France, the first Olympics to include women were held. -
Hélène de Pourtalès became the first female gold medalist
In Paris, France, Hélène de Pourtalès was part of the winning team for the 1-2 ton sailing event, making her the first female gold medalist. -
George Poage became the first dark-skinned athlete to compete
In St. Louis, Missouri, George Poage became the first dark-skinned person to compete in the olympics. That same day, he also won a bronze medal for the 400m mens hurdles. -
Start of the First Winter Olympic Games
On this day, in Chamonix, France, The I Olympic Winter Games started. -
End of the First Winter Olympic Games
On this day, the I Olympic Winter Games ended in Chamonix, France. -
Jesse Owens wins the 100m sprint
In Berlin, Germany, Jesse Owens completes the 100m sprint in 10.3 seconds to win a gold medal in the event. -
Jesse Owens wins the long jump
In Berlin, Germany, Jesse Owens jumped 26 feet 5 inches in the event of the long jump, prevailing over all other competitors and earning himself a second gold medal. -
Jesse Owens wins the 200m sprint
In Berlin, Germany, Jesse Owens completes the 200m sprint with a time of 20.7 seconds and earning a well deserved third gold medal. -
Jesse Owens wins the 4X100 Relay
In Berlin, Germany, Jesse Owens is part of the winning 4X100 Relay team, and he claims a fourth gold medal for himself in one Olympiad. -
Start of the First Summer Paralympic Games
On this day, the first Summer Paralympic Games began in Rome, Italy. -
End of the First Summer Paralympic Games
On this day, the First Summer Paralympic Games ended in Rome, Italy. -
Start of the FIrst Winter Paralympic Games
On this day, the First Winter Paralympic Games started in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. -
End of the First Winter Paralympic Games
On this day, the First Winter Paralympic Games ended in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. -
Sydney 2000 Olympic Games: North and South Korea Unite
For the first, time, North and South Korea enter the Games together as Korea, showing that sport can bring peace. -
Start of the First Youth Olympic Games
On this day, The First Youth Olympic Games started in Singapore. -
End of the First Youth Olympic Games
On this day, The First Youth Olympic Games ended in Singapore. -
Start of the First Winter Youth Olympic Games
On this day, the First Winter Youth Olympic Games began in Innsbruck, Austria. -
End of the First Winter Youth Olympic Games
On this day, the First Winter Youth Olympic Games finished in Innsbruck, Austria.
