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Athens, Greece, 1896
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Women allowed to participate for the first time.
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These were the first modern Olympic Games, where gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded for first, second and third prize respectively.
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Athletes from 22 nations represented their respective countries at the Olympic Games.
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At these games, for the first time competitors came from all five continents symbolized in the Olympic rings.
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The Olympic Games at Antwerp, Belgium had several firsts. For the first time the Olympic oath was uttered, the Olympic flag hoisted and doves released to symbolize peace.
