Question: how often are the olympics?
Answer: The Olympic Games are normally held every four years, alternating between the Summer and Winter Games every two years in the four-year period. Their creation was inspired by the ancient Olympic Games (Ancient Greek: Ὀλυμπιακοί Ἀγῶνες), which were held in Olympia, Greece, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD.