Which two countries have not missed one of the modern-day Olympics?
There are only two countries that have participated in every modern-day Olympic Games since the inception of the modern Olympic movement in 1896. These countries are Greece, the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games, and Australia, which sent athletes to the first modern Olympics in Athens in 1896 and has participated in every subsequent Olympic Games. Both countries have a strong tradition of sports and a deep commitment to the Olympic ideals, and their athletes have won numerous medals over the years.