Discover the captivating history of the oldest sports featured in the Olympic Games, dating back to the inaugural 1896 Athens Games. Explore the evolution of these disciplines, from their early beginnings with exclusive men’s events to the inclusion of women and the expansion of categories. Learn about the origins and enduring legacies of iconic sports like athletics, fencing, swimming, gymnastics, cycling, shooting, weightlifting, Greco-Roman wrestling, road cycling, and tennis.