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Below is a short quiz about the 1896 Olympic Games. How is your Olympic history knwledge? You will find more details about the answers in the information elsewhere on this site.

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1896 Athens Olympic Games Quiz

1. What was the first event of the first modern Olympic Games?

• Triple Jump
• 100m Sprint
• Marathon
• Discus Throw

2. What was awarded to the winners at the first Olympic Games

• Gold Watch
• Olive Wreath
• Silver Medal
• Nothing

3. How many women competed at the 1896 Games?

• 0
• 6
• 18
• 33

4. What event was on the program but had to be canceled due to bad weather?

• Swimming
• Tennis
• Sailing
• Archery

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More Details

• How many nations were represented at the very first modern Olympic Games in Athens, in 1896?

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