olympics

opening ceremony for the first olympics

Apr 6, 1896

it was held in the open ocean becuase the orginizers refusd to spend money on a specialized pool. millions of people gathered around the bay of zea.

first swimming event was held

Apr 11, 1896

the water was very cold and the swimmers suffered during the races. it was held in the open ocean becuase the orginizers refusd to spend money on a specialized pool. millions of people gathered around the bay of zea.

alfred hajos

Apr 11, 1896

from austria/hungary he was the first winner to get the gold medal in the olympic 200 and 100 freestyle swimming races.

closing ceramony

Apr 12, 1896