When were the first Olympic Games that we know of held?
The pageantry. The purity of sport. The brand promotions where you can get free fries with your cheeseburger. These, my friends, are the Olympic Games.
The history of the Olympics is a long and storied one — connecting ancient civilizations to modern times, spanning wars and conflict, and proving that the human spirit can achieve incredible things. It's also a great reminder that the vast majority do not nor will ever have any meaningful athletic ability.
Making people feel like complete losers dates back far — but how far, exactly? Let's see if you know when the first Olympic Games (that we know of) were held.
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Correct Answer: 776 B.C.
The answer is: 776 B.C. There could have been some before, but the first time the Olympics were held that we can be sure of was in the good old days of 776 B.C. The reason we know this is because it was the first time any written record of the games was made, and back then there was only one game — a 192-meter footrace. Apparently, a cook named Corobus won, making him the first gold medalist in known history. But what was his best dish??Source
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