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We take a look at the multiple ‘firsts’ in Olympics’ 128-year history. read more
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A historical look at the Olympic firsts in history. Graphic: Network18
Summer Olympics has seen many historic moments in its 128 years. The Modern Games, first played in 1896 in Athens, have evolved in its acceptability of the society and the magnitude of the sporting extravaganza. The number of countries and athletes have grown multifold from 1896 to the most recent edition in 2021.
We take a look at the many ‘firsts’ in Olympic history:
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