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Greece at the Olympics

Greece first competed at the Olympic Games in 1896, and have competed in all events since then. They are one of three nations to have competed in all of the modern summer Olympic Games (the others are Australia and Great Britain).

Greece, the land of the Ancient Olympics, has hosted the modern summer Olympic Games twice. The games have each been held in Athens, in 1896, 2004. The Intercalated Games were also held in Athens in 1906.

Notable Athletes and Performances

• Greek runner, nineteen-year old Peloponnesian Charilaos Vasilakos, won the first ever marathon (a trial for the Olympic race), which was conducted a month before the Olympic Marathon. In the Olympic Marathon, he came second.

• The youngest ever Olympian is Greek gymnast Dimitrios Loundras, who competed in the 1896 Athens Olympics. He was 10 years old.

Related Pages

• list of all countries that have participated at the Olympic Games.
• Athens Olympic Games 1896
• Athens Intercalated Games 1906
• Athens Olympic Games 2004.
• Ancient Olympic Games
• About Sport in Greece