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First games. Aristotle reckoned the date of the first Olympics to be 776 BC, a date largely accepted by most, though not all, subsequent ancient historians. It is still the traditionally given date and archaeological finds confirm, approximately, the Olympics starting at or soon after this time.
The first written evidence of the official Games dates from 776 BC, when the Greeks began measuring time in Olympiads, or the duration between each edition of the Olympic Games. The first Olympic Games were held every four years in honour of the god Zeus.
Learn about the origins, traditions and events of the Ancient Olympic Games, which lasted from 776BC to 393AD. Discover the stories of the athletes, spectators, winners and legends who made the Games a sacred and spectacular festival for the Greeks.
Vor 2 Tagen · The first Olympic Games had achieved major importance in Greece by the end of the 6th century BCE. They began to lose popularity when Greece was conquered by Rome in the 2nd century BCE, and the Games were officially abolished about 400 CE because of their pagan associations. The Olympics were revived in the late 19th century, with ...
- The Olympic Games are an athletic festival that originated in ancient Greece and were revived in the late 19th century. They are the world’s foremo...
- The Summer Olympic Games and Winter Olympic Games are each held every four years. After 1992, when both a Summer and Winter Games were held, they h...
- The International Olympic Committee chooses the location of each Olympic Games. The choice is based on applications made by the chief authority of...
- In individual Olympic events the award for first place is a gold medal, for second place a silver medal, and for third place a bronze medal. Diplom...
- Winning a bid to host the Olympic Games has been considered a major boon for any city, but not all agree. Proponents believe that hosting the Olymp...
Learn about the origins, traditions, and evolution of the ancient Greek Olympics, the first known sports competition in history. Discover how the modern Olympics were revived and how they promote peace and friendship among nations.
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13. März 2018 · The Ancient Olympic Games were a sporting event held every four years at the sacred site of Olympia, in the western Peloponnese, in honour of Zeus, the supreme god of the Greek religion. The games, held from 776 BCE to 393 CE, involved participants and spectators from all over Greece and even beyond.
6. Jan. 2010 · Learn about the origins, evolution and legacy of the Olympic Games, from ancient Greece to modern times. Find out how the first modern Olympics were held in 1896 in Athens, and how the Winter Olympics debuted in 1924 in Paris.
