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Ancient rulers and the modern Olympic spark in history
The article contrasts Nero’s domination in AD 67 Olympics with modern Games in Montreal seeking excellence. It traces origins from 776 BC Greek contests to Roman decline, revival by Baron de Coubertin in 1896, and the Paris 1900 precedent of rotating host cities every four years.
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