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What was the very first competitive event held at the first modern Olympic games in Greece in 1896?

Question #152274. Asked by odo5435.
Last updated Nov 06 2025.
Originally posted Nov 06 2025 7:49 AM.

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The first event was the 100 meters...
The first event of the modern Olympics was the first heat of the 100 metres, won by American Frank Lane, a student at Princeton.

link https://www.olympedia.org/editions/1

Nov 06 2025, 8:16 AM
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