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Where did the Olympics originate? A complete history of the host cities
The first ever death while competing occurred when ... Zika virus concerns plagued the first Olympic Games held in South America. However, it was one to remember too with the city’s stunning ...
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10 big moments in Olympic Games history
OLYMPIA, GREECE – The first ever Olympics were held in Greece on the plains of Olympia — that's where the name "Olympics" comes from! Women couldn't compete in the Games and they also couldn't ...
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Which Nations Have Claimed Their First-Ever Medals in Tokyo?
Triple jumper Hugues Fabrice Zango finished third in the men's triple jump, winning the West African nation of Burkina Faso -- which has sent athletes to every summer Olympics since 1988 -- its first ...
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France wins first gold medal of Paris Games in men’s rugby sevens, hands Fiji first-ever Olympic loss
For the first time in 100 years, the last time the Olympics were held in Paris, the French team medaled at the Olympics in rugby. It did so in the most cinematic way Saturday. 😍😍😍 𝐈 ...