VERONA, Italy (KVOA) - The Olympic Winter Games concluded with a grand closing ceremony at the historic Verona Arena. Originally built in 30 AD, the Verona Arena served as a stunning backdrop that highlighted Italy's rich history and cultural significance as the games came to an end.

Flagbearer Maria Eleni Tsiovolou leads the way, the Greek flag fluttering at the Closing Ceremony of the Winter Games

While the first known Olympics were in southern Greece in 776 BCE, the first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896 . Athletes from 14 countries participated, with the largest delegations coming from Greece,

The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony inside the ancient Roman amphitheater, Verona Arena.

Related: 24 Historical Pictures From Every Winter Olympics That Are Honestly Mind-Blowing When You See How Far The Games Have Come The record goes on to note that "this astonishing figure equates to 70% of the population, or roughly two out of every three people on the planet."

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