When did the modern Olympic Games start? The first modern Olympics was held in 1896 in Athens, Greece. Like the ancient games ...

These games were held in honor of Zeus and were a central part of the Greek festival calendar. The revival of the modern Olympic Games in 1896, initiated by Pierre de Coubertin and his ...

Spyros Louis, the first Marathon winner of the modern Olympics. Spyros Louis (12 January 1873 – 26 March 1940), was a Greek ...

The modern Olympic Games were brought back by Pierre de Coubertin. He was a great promoter of physical education in schools. He was also a historian, and very interested in Ancient Greece.

The 41st Athens Marathon kicks off with a historic race, celebrating athletic legacy and honoring the spirit of the ancient ...

Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, have won three medals in tennis at the Olympics, all of which came in 1896 at the first modern Olympic Games held in Athens. "Greece and the (Olympic ...

There were many sights to see for this Wanderers fan following England to Greece last week, writes Alan Houghton.