The Olympics have been around for centuries an event that has been life changing for the participants and the countries that get the privilege to host as well. For centuries now, we have gotten to see the evolution of one of the greatest events ever thought of allowing athletes the opportunity to compete at the highest level, while representing their countries proudly. This event would not be what it is today if it weren 't for the Ancient Greeks getting it started in 776 B.C.E. Since getting it start back then, it has evolved into one of the most popular events in the world and continues to evolve with the growing population and fan base that it has gained throughout history. Modern-day Olympics and the Ancient Greek version are vastly different
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In Ancient Greece there were just ten events that were contested those included boxing, wrestling, chariot races, Pentathlon, Equestrian Races and three different running events. The most interesting event to me Peroration it 's an event that was a combination of wrestling and boxing that had very few rules. It 's sort of like today 's MMA boxing it takes a special person to take that brutal punishment. During the fights things like biting dislocation of limbs and the ultimate sacrifice of life, just crazy to think about but that is how competitive and brutal things got in Ancient Greece …show more content…
Both the Ancient Greece Olympics and the modern-day Olympics are held every four years the only difference is today the Olympics are alternated every two years between the winter and summer Olympics. It 's something that will always be celebrated across the world for centuries to come allowing many athletes to dream about competing at the highest level for their country and it wouldn 't be possible if the Greeks didn 't start this tradition. It 's funny how things are compared today centuries later and yet you can find so many similarities and differences and seeing how an iconic event like the Olympics got its start. There are some sporting events that just mean more than others not only are you competing at the highest level, but also you compete for the flag across your chest and I know as an American watching it; I feel great pride for our athletes achieving greatness. That is thanks to the Greeks and the tradition they
In Ancient Greece there were just ten events that were contested those included boxing, wrestling, chariot races, Pentathlon, Equestrian Races and three different running events. The most interesting event to me Peroration it 's an event that was a combination of wrestling and boxing that had very few rules. It 's sort of like today 's MMA boxing it takes a special person to take that brutal punishment. During the fights things like biting dislocation of limbs and the ultimate sacrifice of life, just crazy to think about but that is how competitive and brutal things got in Ancient Greece …show more content…
Both the Ancient Greece Olympics and the modern-day Olympics are held every four years the only difference is today the Olympics are alternated every two years between the winter and summer Olympics. It 's something that will always be celebrated across the world for centuries to come allowing many athletes to dream about competing at the highest level for their country and it wouldn 't be possible if the Greeks didn 't start this tradition. It 's funny how things are compared today centuries later and yet you can find so many similarities and differences and seeing how an iconic event like the Olympics got its start. There are some sporting events that just mean more than others not only are you competing at the highest level, but also you compete for the flag across your chest and I know as an American watching it; I feel great pride for our athletes achieving greatness. That is thanks to the Greeks and the tradition they