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12h 34min, apr 6, 1896 y - First Modern Olympics

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The Olympics were created by Baron Pierrre de Coubertin who travelled the world to gather support for his dream to have nations come together and overcome national disputes all in the name of sport.
The first modern Olympics were important because they were done to honor the God Zeus. Athletes would compete completely naked and were covered head to toe in oils as they competed.

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12h 34min, apr 6, 1896 y
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~ 130 years ago