Today athletes receive gold, silver and bronze medals for finishing and event in first,
second or third place
history of the Olympic Games
the Olympic Games were originated in Greece
For the ancient Greeks, the Olympics represent the highest form of physical
performance
They were celebrated in a festival of which was dedicated to the Greek god Zeus
During the period when they were going through the Olympic Games, there was peace
in all the land
Olympia was a special place of peace which was used only for Olympic events and
religious of political rallies
history of the Olympic Games
According to the legend, a runner named Coroebus was the first Olympic champion in
the year 776 b.c.
the Olympic rules were created which olympians required to train for at least ten
months before the big event
hey had to train expert judges Apex during 30 days until they competed.
They also began to include pentathlon events
The palestra was the ancient Greek wrestling and boxing training zone.
The Pentathlon included sport five: discus throwing, Javelin launch, launch run, log
jumping and wrestling.
Many of these activities are still recognizable today as part of the modern-day
Decathlon or singles events
The prize for the winner was a not a medal, but an olive Crown.
Disk launchers, for example, competed in the same way that do you now, but his
record was made of stone. Later, you were with various metals, such as bronze.
The event launch Javelin - harmoniously has remained the same
Boxers wrapped leather pieces around his wrists for helmsmen and support as
much as they could.
he competitors were placed in two categories: one for men and one for
children.