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The first game
The first edition of the so-called Olympic Games of the modern era was held in Athens, the capital of Greece, from 6 April 1896. Since that time, they have been held every four years in various cities of the world, Participated 241 Male athletes - there was no female participation - from 14 countries, who competed in 43 competitions of 9 sports. They were the first Olympic Games of the Modern Era. -
PARIS
With the questioning of the Greeks, because that country considered that the Games belonged to him and that only had to be realized in his territory.
Women make their Olympic debut because 19 are participating in Paris. The first of them to crown champion is the English tennis player Charlotte Cooper. They incorporate sports like soccer, gymnastics and rowing, among others. -
SAINT LOUIS
The first Games outside Europe. Chicago had been designated by the IOC to organize them. Disastrous Games result in disorganization, as in Paris. Boxing, basketball and fighting are incorporated as Olympic disciplines. In addition, gold, silver and bronze medals are distributed for the first time for the first three places. 689 athletes participate -
LONDON
Again it changes of soothes on the march. Rome had been the chosen one but finally the Games were celebrated in London two years before. Unlike the last two Games, the organization is good thanks to a large budget. Argentina does not act officially of the Games. 2,035 athletes from 22 countries (1,999 men and 36 women) participated in 110 events. The artistic ice skate is the first winter sport that is practiced in a Summer Games
