The ancient Greeks developed the first organized sports, such as the Olympic Games, which date back to the 8th century BCE.

The original purpose of the Olympic Games was to honor the gods, particularly Zeus, the king of the gods.

Cycling was added to the Olympic Games in 1896.

Pierre de Coubertin is considered the father of modern sports. He founded the International Olympic Committee in 1894 and revived the Olympic Games in 1896.

The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896.

241 athletes from 14 countries participated in the first modern Olympic Games.

Athletics, which includes track and field events, has been featured in every modern Olympic Games.

The United States has won the most Olympic medals overall, with over 2,500 gold medals.

Michael Phelps has won the most Olympic gold medals, with 28 gold medals.

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, with over 3.5 billion fans.

Cricket is the most watched sport in the world, with over 2.5 billion viewers.

Soccer is the most lucrative sport in the world, with over $20 billion in annual revenue.

Bull riding is the most dangerous sport in the world, with a fatality rate of 1 in 250,000.

Formula One is the most expensive sport in the world, with a budget of over $2 billion per year.

Volleyball is the most popular sport among women, with over 900 million players worldwide.