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Hi there!

Today I will be writing about some things I have learned about Basketball as well as some other interesting things too. 

- Who created Basketball? What was his occupation?

James Naismith created Basketball in 1891. He was a physician, physical educator, sports coach and innovator. He was from America. 

- When and where did the word 'marathon' originate from?

The word 'marathon' originated in Athens, Greece in 490 B.C. According to a legend a Greek messenger called Philippedes ran over the plains of Marathon to go back to his village to let the know that they had defeated Persians who were trying to get to Athens. Apparently he got there and said they had won, then collapsed and died on the spot.

- Who created the modern Olympics?

Baron Pierre de Coubertin created the modern Olympic Games. He was a man from France. 

- Have the Olympic Games ever been cancelled before?

Yes, the Olympics have been cancelled before, most recently this year (2020) due to the global pandemic COVID-19. It has also been cancelled in 1944, 1940 & 1916.

Thanks for reading!