The Olympic games are of rich history and deep meaning. The first Olympic games were in 776 BC, on the great plains of Olympia, Greece. The Ancient games were nothing like they are today however, the history of what happened between now and then is what makes our modern games so great.
It is the summer of 776 BC in Greece, the male athletes line up to run “The Stadion” on the plains of Olympia behind the Palace of Zeus. In the ancient games there was only one event, and only men were permitted to part take in it. “The Stadion” was a foot race, most alike to the modern 200-meter sprint, which still happens ever 4 years in the modern games. As the years of the ancient games went on, less traditional athletic events were introduced like combat …show more content…
Ritualistic sacrifice was a very real part of the Olympic games back then. Sacrifices were made in the name of Zeus, a Greek god, at some of the opening sermonise in the early games. The lavish opening sermonise that you see today at the games were also initiated in Ancient Greece. A judge or “herald” would award the victor as they were called back then. Herald would place a Red ribbon around the victor’s neck and an Olive tree wreathe on his head. Then the herald would proceed to announce the victor’s name, as well as his fathers name and homeland. All of this would be taken place on the porch of Zeus grand palace, while thousands of people gathered to cheer and congratulate the winner.
As years when on and many games were held, the ancient Olympics hit a peak around the 5th century BC. The games declined in popularity after this time due to increased roman influence in Greece. There is no official date as to when the games ended however many people believe it was in 393AD. This was due to the ban of any pagan cults by the emperor at that time, Theodosius I …show more content…
It is thought to have started with athletes from sports that take place in winter wanting a chance for Olympic glory. As a result the IOC (International Olympic Committee) decided to include Ice Hockey and figure Skating in the 1920 Belgium Games. This was received well from fans and athletes, so the IOC congress meeting in 1921 decided to encompass more winter sports. Following this in 1924, an eleven-day competition of winter sports was held in Chamonix, London then three months later in the same place the summer events took place. This was up held until the 1992 Olympics in Albertville France. Post 1992, the winter games were to take place two years after every summer games, starting with the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer,
It is the summer of 776 BC in Greece, the male athletes line up to run “The Stadion” on the plains of Olympia behind the Palace of Zeus. In the ancient games there was only one event, and only men were permitted to part take in it. “The Stadion” was a foot race, most alike to the modern 200-meter sprint, which still happens ever 4 years in the modern games. As the years of the ancient games went on, less traditional athletic events were introduced like combat …show more content…
Ritualistic sacrifice was a very real part of the Olympic games back then. Sacrifices were made in the name of Zeus, a Greek god, at some of the opening sermonise in the early games. The lavish opening sermonise that you see today at the games were also initiated in Ancient Greece. A judge or “herald” would award the victor as they were called back then. Herald would place a Red ribbon around the victor’s neck and an Olive tree wreathe on his head. Then the herald would proceed to announce the victor’s name, as well as his fathers name and homeland. All of this would be taken place on the porch of Zeus grand palace, while thousands of people gathered to cheer and congratulate the winner.
As years when on and many games were held, the ancient Olympics hit a peak around the 5th century BC. The games declined in popularity after this time due to increased roman influence in Greece. There is no official date as to when the games ended however many people believe it was in 393AD. This was due to the ban of any pagan cults by the emperor at that time, Theodosius I …show more content…
It is thought to have started with athletes from sports that take place in winter wanting a chance for Olympic glory. As a result the IOC (International Olympic Committee) decided to include Ice Hockey and figure Skating in the 1920 Belgium Games. This was received well from fans and athletes, so the IOC congress meeting in 1921 decided to encompass more winter sports. Following this in 1924, an eleven-day competition of winter sports was held in Chamonix, London then three months later in the same place the summer events took place. This was up held until the 1992 Olympics in Albertville France. Post 1992, the winter games were to take place two years after every summer games, starting with the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer,