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The Olympics Over Time

By 24amcclure
  • 776 BCE

    First written records of the Olypics.

    First written records of the Olypics.
  • 688 BCE

    Boxing is added to the Olympics.

    Boxing is added to the Olympics.
  • 580 BCE

    The Delphic games.

    The Delphic games.
  • 573 BCE

    The Nema games.

    The Nema games.
  • 164

    A record is held by Leonidas Rhodes of 12 gold medals.

    A record is held by Leonidas Rhodes of 12 gold medals.

  • First modern Olympics after around 1503 years.

    First modern Olympics after around 1503 years.

  • Summer Olympics are held in Paris.

    Summer Olympics are held in Paris.

  • The Sydney Olympics.

    The Sydney Olympics.

  • The London Summer Olympics.

    The London Summer Olympics.

  • Michael Phelps the Olympian retires with 23 gold medals and a world record.

    Michael Phelps the Olympian retires with 23 gold medals and a world record.