Sport

Which sport has the longest continuous history at the Olympics?

Athletics

Background

Athletics has featured at every single Olympic Games since 1896. Already in ancient times running was the central event at Olympia. No other sport has been on the program of all modern Summer Games without a break. That is why it is called the queen of the Olympics.

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