Since the world’s nations started to come together in 1896 to compete, politics have rarely stayed out of the Olympic arena
A Long History of Olympic Politics
Since the world's nations started to come together in 1896 to compete, politics have rarely stayed out of the Olympic arena
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The tradition of the modern Olympiad begins in Athens. About 300 athletes travel from 13 countries at their own expense.
