The Inaugural Games
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The games of the Modern Olympiad began to take shape at the end of the nineteenth century. The inaugural games of the Modern Olympiad were held in Greece in 1896. Athletes from 14 nations, including the U.S., participated in 43 events that took place from April 6th-15th. These games have evolved into the biggest sports competition in the world.