Ancient Olympics

The javelin throw was essential in ancient times for developing and promoting vital skills such as hand-eye coordination, strength, and precision. It was not only a competitive sport but also served practical purposes in hunting and warfare, where accurate throwing could mean the difference between survival and death. Training in javelin throwing encouraged physical fitness and agility, which were crucial for soldiers and hunters alike. Additionally, the sport fostered a sense of community and competition, reinforcing social bonds and cultural values.

The Ancient Olympic Games were officially ended by the Roman Emperor Theodosius I in 393 AD. He banned the games as part of his efforts to promote Christianity and suppress pagan practices. The last recorded Olympic Games took place in 393 AD before this decree was enacted.

It was held every four years but, it only lasted for five days.

and it is by min

Any free man in a Greek polis could participate in the Olympics if he was fit for event.
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by throwing throwing javelins

The Pythian Games were held at Delphi in honour of the god Apollo, its patron, just as the Olympic Games were held at Olympia in Elis in honour of Zeus. It was giving thanks fro the god's protection.

I would air on the side of not much. Bronze itself is worth $1.50 - $2.50 a pound I believe, depending on grade. And I'm not sure how much the medals themselves weigh.

So they aren't worth too terribly much, not the metal anyway.

Regardless, to the athletes that win the medals, I'm sure they are priceless.

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The original Olympic prize was a laurel wreath.

Greece

The Christian emperor Theodosius I ordered an end to the ancient Olympic games in 393.

we dont have horse and chariot racing

These athletes competed mostly for pride, patriotism, and religious honor. The Olympic winners received a wreath made of a sacred olive tree branch. The branches were cut from the tree which grew in the backyard of the Temple of Zeus and was supposedly planted by Hercules.

Ecuador first compete at the Summer Olympics in 1924 at the Paris Olympics, when they send three athletes; Alberto Jarrin Jaramillo (10000m), Alberto Jurado (100m and long jump) and Belisario Villacris (marathon).

The olympic flame is not extinguished from the time it is lit in Olympia to the end of the games in the host city. When it is carried on a plane it is held in several sealed containers

The sacred truce is a truce/treaty which says that any city-stated who fights for a month before,during and after the games will be fined and banned for that year.

Men would travel around the Greek Empire spreading the news of the Olympics and to stop fighting.

The sacred truce was to ensure that people could travel to the games safely without being killed or caught up in a war.

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the running, wrestilng, javilen and long jump are in the modern Olympics

The men were awarded with olive wreaths because they were sacred in ancient greece. They showed power.

yes they did

They both had people in it and judges and prizes

Diagoras of Rhodes was an Olympic victor in the 79th Olympiad (464 B.C.) as a boxer.