These were then later revived in Athens in the first modern Olympics which took place in 1896, and were inspired by the ancient Games. From Monemvasia, a walled town perched on a massive rock ...

It was created after the exciting marathon race at the 1896 Athens Olympics, the first modern Olympic Games. The success of that event inspired the U.S. to start its own legendary race.

Sanctioned tycoon Alisher Usmanov parries Western efforts to oust him from shadow leadership role in world fencing.

In Atlanta — which was selected to host the Games over several other cities, including Athens, where the first modern Olympics were held in 1896 — Mr. Mischer insisted that Greek imagery be ...

On April 21, the storied Boston Marathon will kick off for the 129th time, with more than 24,000 runners winding their way 26.2 miles from Hopkinton, Massachusetts, to Copley Square near the ...