Olympic events

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  • International Olympic Committee

    At the urging of Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is founded.
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    Olympic events

  • Intercalated Games

    The first, last, and only Intercalated Games are held in Athens, as the Greeks plan to hold interim Games between Olympics every four years. While these bolster the Olympics' flagging reputation, medals won here are considered unofficial by the IOC.

  • Games not celebrated because of World War II.

  • Games not celebrated because of World War II.

  • Athens Games

    The first modern Olympic Games. 14 countries are represented by about 245 men, competing in 43 events.

  • The IOC votes

    The IOC votes to disallow unofficial demonstration events at Olympics, starting with the 1996 Games.

  • Sydney Games

    There are 165 events for men, 135 for women, and 12 mixed events. Women are excluded from boxing and baseball; men are excluded from synchronized swimming, rhythmic gymnastics, and softball.