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History of the Olympics

  • 776 BCE

    The Olympics began in 776 BC

    The Olympics began in 776 BC
  • Period: 776 BCE to

    History of the Olympics

  • 684 BCE

    Was a one day event until 684

  • 536 BCE

    Milo of Croton wins Olympic title

    Milo of Croton wins Olympic title
  • The first modern day Olympics was in 1890

    The first modern day Olympics was in 1890
  • The first modern day olympics

    The first modern day olympics
  • The first female athletes competed in 1900 AD

  • The Olympic logo was created

    The Olympic logo was created
  • The first Olympics aired on TV in 1960

  • the Paralympics started in 1960

    the Paralympics started in 1960