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The Olympics 2.4

Legend and Origins Created to honor Zeus 3 other locations for “games” Cronth Ithsmean Games Delphi Pythian Games Nemea Nemean Games 1st recorded Olympic Games 776 BC Held in Olympia

Ceremony Started as 1 day event, evolved to 5 1st day made for sacrifices 100 oxen sacrificed over 5 days Large Temple of Zeus at Olympia Statue 42’ tall Only men could participate Women not allowed to watch Victor given laurel crown Considered a hero in city-state Given prized from fellow citizens

Events Running events Boxing Wrestling Pancratium Horse Racing Pentathlon

Running Events Sprint, medium distance, long distance, soldier races Measurements in “Stades”=192 meters Soldier Race Hoplites run in full armor Helped recruit soldiers

Boxing Biting and eye gauging outlawed Could hit opponent while on the ground Boxers wore leather straps on hands to “soften” punch

Wrestling Must throw opponent down 3 times No biting or genital holds O n back or hip No biting or genital holds

Pancratium Boxing and wrestling combined Fought until someone quit “all-in” wrestling

Horse Racing Horseback racing with and without stirrups Chariot Racing 2 horse, 4 horse Mule racing not popular

Pentathlon Comprised of 5 sports Sprinting Long jump Javelin Discus Wrestling

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