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The history of athletics spans three main periods: from its origins in primitive civilizations to the extinction of the ancient Olympic Games in 393 A.D., a decline during the Middle Ages, and a revival with the modern Olympic Games starting in 1896. The ancient Olympic Games began in Greece in 776 BC, honoring Zeus, and featured events like the marathon, which is based on the legendary run of a Greek soldier. In Brazil, athletics gained prominence with its first Olympic participation in 1924, leading to th
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