The History Of The Olympic Games

Part I of Essay
The ancient Olympic Games started in 776 B.C. in Olympia, Greece. It was held in the Hippodrome. The only event was the 200 yard footrace. During the first Olympic Games, the athletes wore shorts called zomas. I guess you now want to know why most pictures of athletes in ....

Part II of Essay
.... only prize given at Olympia was an olive wreath illustrates this point. The athletes competed for honor, not for material goods. The Olympics were held every four years until they were abolished by the Christian Byzantine Emporer Theodosius I. In 724 B.C., the double 200y foot race was added to the Olympics. In 720 B.C., the long distance race was added to the events. In 708 B.C., the pentathalon and wrestling were added to the Olympics. In 688 B.C., boxing was added to the Olympics. In 680 B.C., a four horse chariot race was added. in 648 B.C ....