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They continue to shape the modern society to this very day. Greece is the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Over 2800 years ago, Greece created this unique gift to all humankind. Right here in this ...

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IOC presidential candidate Juan Antonio Samaranch has played down his possible status as favorite on the eve of voting Thursday COSTA NAVARINO, Greece -- With perception growing he can become the ...