When were the first Olympic Games that we know of held?

When were the first Olympic Games that we know of held?
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The pageantry. The purity of sport. The brand promotions where you can get free fries with your cheeseburger. These, my friends, are the Olympic Games.

The history of the Olympics is a long and storied one — connecting ancient civilizations to modern times, spanning wars and conflict, and proving that the human spirit can achieve incredible things. It's also a great reminder that the vast majority do not nor will ever have any meaningful athletic ability.

Making people feel like complete losers dates back far — but how far, exactly? Let's see if you know when the first Olympic Games (that we know of) were held.

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