🎖️ Correct! The first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896 in Athens, Greece. These games marked the revival of the ancient Greek tradition, modernized under the vision of Pierre de Coubertin, a French educator and historian. The 1896 Olympics featured 241 male athletes from 14 nations competing in 43 events across nine sports, including athletics, wrestling, gymnastics, swimming, and cycling. The Panathenaic Stadium, a restored ancient venue, served as the main arena and added historic weight to the competition. Greece earned the most medals overall, with the host nation celebrating both athletic and national pride. The success of the 1896 Games laid the foundation for what would become one of the world’s greatest international sporting events. Held every four years (with some exceptions), the Olympic Games have since grown into a massive spectacle with thousands of athletes from over 200 countries, all rooted in the efforts that began in 1896.