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776 BCE
The Olympics begin
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684 BCE
The Olympics extend to a 3 day event
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536 BCE
Milo of Croton (the legend) wins the Olympic title
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First female athletes compete
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John Baxter is the first african american to win a gold medal
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First winter olympics
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People in wheelchairs compete
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The Olympics appear on television
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The Olympics are hosted in Rio
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Baseball, softball, karate, skateboarding and surfing are added to the summer Olympics
