The origin of the Olympics is shrouded in mystery and legend. ... Olympic Games were held in 1900 and 1904, and by 1908 the number of competitors more than quadrupled the number at Athens, ...

The pommel horse was introduced as a men's sport at the first modern Olympics in 1896. It was held again in 1904 but did not return as part of an Olympic gymnastics medal event until 1924.

World Olympic Day is observed every year on June 23 to mark the birth of the modern Olympic Games and to promote the Olympic values of excellence, friendship, and respect. In 2025, this special ...