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The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece in 1896.

The Olympic Games were inspired by the ancient Olympic Games, which were held in Olympia, Greece from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD.

The Olympic Games are held every four years, with the Summer and Winter Games alternating every two years.

The five interlocking rings on the Olympic flag represent the five continents of Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.

The Olympic flame is lit at Olympia, Greece before each Games and is carried by relay to the host city.

The Olympic Games have been cancelled three times in their history: in 1916, 1940, and 1944, all due to World Wars.

The most successful Olympic athlete of all time is swimmer Michael Phelps, who has won a total of 23 gold medals.

The youngest ever Olympian was Greek gymnast Dimitrios Loundras, who competed at the 1896 Olympics at the age of 10.

The Olympic Games have been held in 23 different countries since their inception in 1896.

The next Summer Olympic Games are scheduled to be held in Paris, France in 2024, while the next Winter Olympic Games are scheduled for Beijing, China in 2022.