1. The Olympics
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2. 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

3. 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

4. Events Running events Boxing Wrestling Pancratium Horse Racing
Pentathlon

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

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

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

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

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

10. Pentathlon Comprised of 5 sports Sprinting Long jump Javelin Discus
Wrestling