1896 Games - Historical ContextReview the historical context of the 1896 Olympic Games, the first modern games, and the performance of Australia's lone competitor Edwin Flack.
Golden Nugget: Australia’s First Gold Medallist – Edwin FlackAthens 1896: Edwin Flack was Australia's first Olympian and first gold medallist winning the both the 800m and 1500m athletics events at the first modern Olympic Games.
