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first modern olympic
The 1986 summer olympics were held in Greece(Athens).It was called the Games of the I Olympian.Two major sports in it were football and cricket. -
Women compete for the first time
Paris hosted these games without a stadium. Most events were held in the Bois de Boulogne and swimming events were held in the river Seine. Women competed for the first time. -
First olympic stadium
For the first time the Olympics take place in a purpose built stadium. Figure skating was introduced as an Olympic sport. Australia and New Zealand competed together as Australasia. -
The Rings
Pierre de Coubertin designed the Olympic symbol of 5 interlocking rings. -
First winter
The first Winter Olympics were held in Chamonix France -
First TV olympic
First Olympics to be televised, however the footage could only be watched on local television. Basketball became an Olympic sport for the first time and was won by the USA. -
Refuse
61 Nations refused to compete in these games as a protest against Russia's invasion of Afghanistan in moscow russia. In the picture you can see britain refusing the call. -
Gold Metal
Steve Redgrave won a fifth consecutive gold medal in rowing. -
First indoor ceremony
The first games to hold its opening ceremony indoors -
most recent
The games return to London for the third time
