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The Summer Olympic Games will begin in Paris, France tomorrow. The Olympics have a long history dating back over 2,700 years to 776 BC in Olympia, Greece, in honor of Zeus. The modern Olympics were reinstated in 1896 by Pierre de Coubertin in Athens, Greece, comprising 13 nations and 280 athletes. The Olympics have since become a global event, bringing athletes from all over together every four years. The Olympics aim to promote athletic excellence, sportsmanship, and international unity.

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