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The Games of the I Olympiad started on this day in Athens, Greece.
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On this day in Athens, Greece, the Games of The I Olympiad ended.
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In Paris, France, the first Olympics to include women were held.
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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.
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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.
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On this day, in Chamonix, France, The I Olympic Winter Games started.
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On this day, the I Olympic Winter Games ended in Chamonix, France.
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In Berlin, Germany, Jesse Owens completes the 100m sprint in 10.3 seconds to win a gold medal in the event.
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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.
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In Berlin, Germany, Jesse Owens completes the 200m sprint with a time of 20.7 seconds and earning a well deserved third gold medal.
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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.
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On this day, the first Summer Paralympic Games began in Rome, Italy.
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On this day, the First Summer Paralympic Games ended in Rome, Italy.
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On this day, the First Winter Paralympic Games started in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden.
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On this day, the First Winter Paralympic Games ended in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden.
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For the first, time, North and South Korea enter the Games together as Korea, showing that sport can bring peace.
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On this day, The First Youth Olympic Games started in Singapore.
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On this day, The First Youth Olympic Games ended in Singapore.
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On this day, the First Winter Youth Olympic Games began in Innsbruck, Austria.
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On this day, the First Winter Youth Olympic Games finished in Innsbruck, Austria.
