Question

athletes dream event. only top-notch athletes can compete in the games. but did you know the olympics werent always so hard to get into—or so famous?

todays olympic games are a thrilling event.

the ancient greeks created the olympics nearly three-thousand years ago. the games were popular for hundreds of years, but then the greeks stopped hosting them. in the late 1800s, some europeans became fascinated with the olympics. a few countries hosted their own small competitions, but athletes from other countries were not allowed to participate.

what happened in europe in the late 1800s? fill in the blanks to explain.

in the late 1800s, some people became interested in the ancient
so a few countries

options:
olympics
europeans
medals

Explanation:

The text states that in the late 1800s, some Europeans became fascinated with the ancient Olympics, leading to small national competitions. The dropdown needs a noun that matches the context of their interest in the ancient athletic event.

Answer:

Olympics