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(And all about it). THE ANCIENT GREEK OLYMPICS

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  • 1. THE ANCIENT GREEK OLYMPICS(And all about it).

2. 10 FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT THE ANCIENT OLYMPIC GAMESAncient Olympic athletes competed in the nude.The Prudes Wore Penis Restraints.A chef won the very first Olympic gamesHe won an olive branchMore than just running: wrestling and boxing were added to the OlympicgamesAncient Greeks mixed martial artsThe Olympic games werent the only oneHeraea: Ancient Olympics for WomenThey used an ancient computer to set Olympic dates.Christianity killed the ancient Olympics 3. ABOUT THE OLYMPICSThe ancient Greek Olympics is a very important competitionspreading over the time of 4 days. To the ancient Greeks theOlympics was a very important event. Back then the Olympics wasmade up of 7 events Discus,Equestrian Events, Javelin, Jumping, Pankration, Running & Wrestling. The ancient Greekswere very keen about competing.. 4. WHEN IT FIRST STARTEDThe 1st Olympic games was held in Greece in 1924. according to us it washeld at the top of mount Olympus.