The Olympic Games are back on!

 

 

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Across:

  1. The poet who inspired people in Greece to revive the Olympic Games.

  2. The ancient stadium of Athens that was restored for the 1896 Games.

  3. The French educator who called the international congress in Paris.

  4. The Greek philanthropist who gave money to restore the Stadium.

  5. The first President of the IOC.

 

 

Down:

  6. Event won by a young shepherd from Maroussi.

  7. Important philanthropist who funded Olympic Games in Athens.

  8. City where the first International Olympic Games were held.

  9. He won the Marathon race.

10. These games got their name from ancient Olympia where they were held.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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