What are some significant historical events in sports?
The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece in 1896, reviving the ancient tradition.
Jesse Owens won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, challenging Nazi ideologies.
The “Miracle on Ice“ occurred in 1980 when the US ice hockey team defeated the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
Jackie Robinson broke baseball\“s color barrier in 1947, paving the way for racial integration in sports.
The FIFA World Cup began in 1930, growing into the world\“s most popular sporting event. |