Welcome to the Ancient Olympic Games
The first ancient Olympic Games can be traced back to Olympia in 776 BC. Full passion and extraordinary feats of athletic endeavour, the Olympic Games were the sporting, social and …
Top ten facts about the ancient Olympic Games
2021年2月11日 · The first ancient Olympic Games took place almost 2,800 years ago in the town of Olympia. They were the oldest, and largest, of the four PanHellenic Games - four separate …
The history of the Ancient Olympic Games
Read the fascinating history of the Olympics, including rituals and origins of the ancient Greek Olympics. As a sacred place used regularly in religious ceremonies, as well as playing host to …
The all-time greats of the Ancient Olympic Games
The all-time greats of the Ancient Olympic Games A magical collection of characters light up the accounts of almost 12 centuries of action at the Ancient Games. Huge, heroic men caught the …
Chariot racing - Ancient Olympic Games
Chariot racing is one of the most thrilling, visceral and danger-filled sports ever invented by man. Present at the Ancient Olympic Games from 680BC, it continues to capture our attention and …
The Olympic Games as we know them today [see “The Modern Olympic Games” sheet] have a long history which goes back to ancient times. Although some elements of these Games were …
Boxing - Ancient Olympic Games
With no weight classifications, no scoring system, no time limit and death a real possibility, boxing at the Ancient Olympic Games appears to have been a brutal and barbaric affair. But in reality, …
Wrestling - Ancient Olympic Games
From lifting live bulls to tearing trees apart with their bare hands, wrestlers were the wildly popular heroes of the Ancient Olympic Games. With an unrivalled prominence, the sport basked in its …
The end of the Ancient Games - Olympics.com
2024年2月12日 · For over one thousand years, the Greeks, and later the Romans, met at Olympia to celebrate the festival in honour of Zeus and ensure that the Games remained an important …
Celebrate the Olympic Games - The World’s Biggest Sports Event
2024年12月10日 · Discover what goes into hosting the largest sporting celebration – the Olympic Games. Find the latest news, host elections, Olympic legacy and more.