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15/04/1896 First modern Olympic games close in Athens, Greece

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Very early film of The Olympics - "Athens 1896"

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First Olympic Games in Athens in 1896

King George the Great organised a banquet for officials and athletes. During his speech, he made clear that, as far as he was concerned, the Olympics should be held in Athens permanently. The official closing ceremony was held the following Wednesday, after being postponed from Tuesday due to rain.