What were the 1896 Summer Olympics officially known as?
Q: What were the 1896 Summer Olympics officially known as?
A: The 1896 Summer Olympics were officially known as the Games of the I Olympiad.
Q: When did the games take place?
A: The games took place from April 6 to 15, 1896.
Q: Where did the first international Olympic Games take place?
A: The first international Olympic Games took place in Athens, Greece.
Q: Who was regarded as a great success at the 1896 Olympics?
A: German wrestler and gymnast Carl Schuhmann was regarded as a great success at the 1896 Olympics, having won four events.
Q: What stadium was used for these Olympic Games?
A: The Panathinaiko Stadium was used for these Olympic Games; it was the only Olympic stadium used in the 19th Century.
Q: Who petitioned to hold all following Games in Athens after these Olympics?
A: After these Olympics, Rhys Coubertin and the IOC were petitioned by several prominent figures including Greece's King George and some of the American competitors in Athens to hold all following Games in Athens.
Q: When did they return to Greece after this event?
A: They returned to Greece 108 years later with 2004 Summer Olympics.
