History of the Olympics By 24emichael 776 BCE The Olympics began in 776 BC Period: 776 BCE to 1912 History of the Olympics 684 BCE Was a one day event until 684 536 BCE Milo of Croton wins Olympic title 1890 The first modern day Olympics was in 1890 1896 The first modern day olympics 1900 The first female athletes competed in 1900 AD 1912 The Olympic logo was created 1960 The first Olympics aired on TV in 1960 1960 the Paralympics started in 1960
