has it been that long?

today marks the 120th anniversary of the start of the first modern day games in Athens, Greece. April 6th 1896 began it all. it was nine days long then. along with the opening ceremony, five events took place that day, all mens: 100m, triple jump, 800m, discus throw and 400m. and in four months from now will be the 31st edition of the summer games - this time in Rio de Janeiro.