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The first modern Olympic Games were organized by Evangelis Zappas in Athens in 1859.
False
Baron Pierre de Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee after being inspired by the Wenlock Olympian Games.
True
The Wenlock Olympian Games originated in a large English city called London.
False
One of the mascots during the 2012 London Olympic Games was named Mandeville after a historic English castle.
False
Evangelis Zappas organized the first official modern Olympic Games approved by the International Olympic Committee.
False
Learn about the athletics competition held every four years at Olympia in Ancient Greece, as part of the Panhellenic Games. Discover how athletes from all over the country used to travel and compete in various sports events, ranging from chariot races to pankration.
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