in modern history. The first official Games were held in Athens in 1896.Some 28 sports competitions...THE 28th summer Olympic Games will be held in Athens from August 13 to 29. Following are some facts ……

Only 241 athletes took part in the first modern Olympics of 1896. In 2004, 10,625 athletes went to the Athens Games. ……

days ahead of the Olympic Games have raised questions about the security of the event.People are wondering whether it's safe to travel to Greece for the first Games since the September 11, 2001 ……

In the first modern Games in 1896 in Athens, the winner was awarded a silver medal. The second winner was given a bronze medal while the third got nothing. ……

In the first modern Games in 1896 in Athens, the winner was awarded a silver medal. The second winner was given a bronze medal while the third got nothing. ……

In the first modern Games in 1896 in Athens, the winner was awarded a silver medal. The second winner was given a bronze medal while the third got nothing. ……

, after travelling to 17 countries over 108 years, the summer Games are returning to Athens, the place where the first modern Olympics was held.Participation(参与) in the Games is looked on not only ……

, after travelling to 17 countries over 108 years, the summer Games are returning to Athens, the place where the first modern Olympics was held.Participation(参与) in the Games is looked on not only ……

April 6, 1896:The first modern Olympic Games was held in Athens 1,500 years ago after being banned. Athletes from 14 countries took part in the event. ……

Athens steps up security for 2004GREECE plans to have defensive missiles ready and an Athens-wide electronic dragnet to counter potential terror threats before or during the 2004 Olympic Games ……

THE first medallist in Athens, Chinese girl Du Li, was crowned with an olive wreath at the opening day of the Athens Games, reviving a tradition going back to the Olympics' ancient Greek origins ……

, and a plague outbreak in a Olympic Games security drill held in mid-May.Athens is hosting the first...OFFICIAL delegates of the 202 national Olympic Games committees attended a three-day security ……

springboard in Sydney made her the first female diver to win a gold medal at three consecutive Olympic Games....ATHENS - Chinese legend Fu Mingxia will be among the top-ranked divers competing in the FINA Super ……

The city of Athens hosted the most Olympic Games in 1896, 1906 and 2004. London has hosted the Games in 1908 and 1948. It will hold the Games again in 2012. ……

The OlympicMotto Citius, Fortius, Altius, stands for Faster, Stronger, Higher. It was introduced in the Games of 1896 in Athens. ……