历届奥运会回顾：1896年雅典奥运会_体育英语

历届奥运会回顾：1896年雅典奥运会

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第一届奥运会克服重重困难，终于在1896年4月6日开幕了。这是历届奥运会举行月份最早的一次。东道主雅典之所以将开幕式选在这一天，是为了纪念希腊反抗土耳其统治起义75周年。

KEY FACTS

Opening date: 06 April 1896

Closing date: 15 April 1896

The host city: Athen (Greece)

Sports: 9

ATHENS 1896 Games of the I Olympiad

　　The revival¹ of the ancient Olympics attracted athletes from 14 nations, with the largest delegations² coming from Greece, Germany, France and Great Britain. On 6 April 1896, the American James Connolly won the triple jump to become the first Olympic champion in more than 1,500 years.

　　Winners were awarded a silver medal and an olive branch. The German athlete Carl Schumann finished in the top five events of three different sports. The people of Athens greeted the Games with great enthusiasm. Their support was rewarded when a Greek shepherd, Spyridon Louis, won the most popular event, the marathon.

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1 revival
n.复兴，复苏，（精力、活力等的）重振
参考例句：
The period saw a great revival in the wine trade.这一时期葡萄酒业出现了很大的复苏。 He claimed the housing market was showing signs of a revival.他指出房地产市场正出现复苏的迹象。

2 delegations
n.代表团( delegation的名词复数 )；委托，委派
参考例句：
In the past 15 years, China has sent 280 women delegations abroad. 十五年来，中国共派280批妇女代表团出访。来自汉英非文学 - 白皮书 The Sun Ray decision follows the federal pattern of tolerating broad delegations but insisting on safeguards. “阳光”案的判决仿效联邦容许广泛授权的做法，但又坚持保护措施。来自英汉非文学 - 行政法

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