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Ancient Olympics
Ancient Olympics were a series of competitions held in Ancient Greece to honor Zeus. Its exact origins were shrouded in legends and myths, but records showed that events began in 776 BC in Greece.
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What was the name of the building where the ancient Olympics were held?
The Ancient Olympics were held in Olympia, Greece. Modern Olympics are held in various areas.
Why were women banned from the ancient Olympics?
Woman were forbiden to participate in the ancient Olympics as It was believed that the Roman gods though more highly of the male sex, It was though man was stronger. As they didn't want to offend their gods and because the Olympics was also a mainly religious feat woman weren't even allowed to veiw the games. Instead a sperate festival was held in honor of Zeus's wife Hera, where woman could have their own games.
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It was a Greek festival, not Roman.
The original Olympics (like some other Greek games) were a religious observance in which the participants made an offering to Zeus of a military virtue called agon. Women weren't warriors, so they didn't have agon.
What do the spectators do at the ancient olympic game?
anyone could, it was a common belief back than by which YOLO was to be followed. This meant that anyone could be a spectator.
I hope that answers your question
What games did they play in the Ancient Greek Olympic Games?
They had running at first. Later running in different distances (the measurement was the stadium, which was 192 metres).
So, running races: one length of the track, 2 lengths, 24 lengths, and race in armour.
Boxing: ended when one of the athletes was knocked out or showed his defeat by lifting his right arm. Wrestling: upright wrestling, groung wrestling, pancration.
Pentathlon: running, wrestling, jumping, discus throwing, and javelin throwing. Chariot races: two horses, four horses (12 laps).
Horse races: about 1,200 metres.Relay race: a torch was passed from one runner to the next. The last runner of the winning team lit a fire on an altar.
There were no cycling, no water sports either.
foot races, jumping, discus throwing, javelin throwing, wrestling, boxing, and chariot racing
How did the Olympic games begin?
the olympic games began when Heracles built the Olympic Stadium to honor Zues, his father.
Although the ancient Games were staged in Olympia, Greece, from 776 BC through 393 AD, it took 1503 years for the Olympics to return. The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896. The man responsible for its rebirth was a Frenchman named Baron Pierre de Coubertin, who presented the idea in 1894
A celebration to the god Zeus.
Why was a flame torch used at the ancient olympics?
Pelops is credited with founding the Olympic games. They were started to honor the Gods of Olympus. While associated with religion, the events were secular and intended to create good relations among the Greek cities.
What was the reason for the first ancient Olympics?
The first ancient "Olympics", athletic contests held between different Greek city-states and sometimes athletes from other cultures, took place for two reasons, in particular. First, the Greeks were highly competitive and, thus, sought opportunities to engage each other in contests that would bring glory to individuals and whole societies. Second, the Greeks were a very religious people, and the presentation of athletic competitions were considered to be favorable to their gods as well as a kind of reverence for the same.
How long was the ancient Olympia track?
Ancient Olympic track events included the stade race - an ancient version of a sprint - where participants ran from one end of the track to the other (approximately 200 meters). There was also a two-stade race (approximately 400 meters), as well as a long-distance run (ranging from seven to 24 stades).
In Comparison, modern Olympics track and field events include:
- 100-meter run
- 200-meter run
- 400-meter run
- 800-meter run
- 1500-meter run
- 5000-meter run
- 10,000-meter run
- 110-meter hurdles
- 400-meter hurdles
- 3000-meter steeplechase
- 4 x 100-meter relay
- 4 x 400-meter relay
- marathon
- 20-kilometer race walk
- 50-kilometer race walk
- high jump
- long jump
- triple jump
- pole vault
- discus throw
- shot put
- javelin throw
- hammer throw
- decathlon
Why were the ancient Olympics ended in 339 BC?
The Christain emperor Theodosisus I banned the games by proclaiming them to be a pagan ritual.
Where did the olympic games originate?
The modern Olympic Games was initiated by Pierre de Coubertin, who was from France. In 1894, he set up the IOC or International Olympic Committee in Paris. The first summer Olympic games was held in 1896 while the winter Olympic games was held in 1924.
Why were men the only ones allwoed to compete in greek olympices?
Because the woman were never treated as highly as men. They were in the kitchen and taking care of the house. Not usually seen in an Olympic game. Also, all the men were naked....:)
Length of the very first olympic games?
Every modern Olympic Games has been run in metres, the first was in 1896.
How did the ancient olympic athletes train?
Depends on each sport.
Drastically depends on the sport. many athletes have been training for the same event for 5+ years. Each year builds on the foundation of training from previous years.
Most elite athletes train in "macrocylces" with the cycles designed to lead to peak peformance on the date of their event. A macrocycle begins with a "base strength" phase, where the muscles are strengthened and a cardio base is built. Then it gets progressively more specific including speed training or whatever the event requires. Intensity increases while quantitiy is reduced to prevent fatigue/injury. If the cycle is successful it will result in peak performance on or about the week of the event. Its actually very scientific at the elite level, with coaches who have studied human physiology and usually having a doctorate in the field. Its much much more complicated and scientific than "just train and train hard and eat nutritious".
Actually during the current time period most athletes are in the "tapering" phase that will lead to maximum strength for their event. A taper is designed to allow full recovery and training effect from the previous bouts of intense, sport specific training in the last phase of the macrocycle. There are also microcyles, and mesocylcles within a training regimen. type training macrocylcles in Google and you will see it is really over our heads unless we are a sports physiologist.
Here is the basic format of a 10-month macrocycle:
* Phase 1 - General development of strength, mobility, endurance and basic technique
* Phase 2 - Development of specific fitness and advanced technical skills
* Phase 3 - Competition experience - achievement of indoor objectives
* Phase 4 - Adjustment of technical model, preparation for the main competition
* Phase 5 - Competition (Olympics)
* Phase 6 - Active recovery - planning preparation for next season
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How many years apart were ancient the Olympics games?
The Olympics are every 2 years. But there Summer Olympics and Winter Olympics which are four years apart. The last Summer Olympics were in 2008 and the next on is July 27, 2012 which makes it 4 years for each season.
Who first invented the ancient Olympic games?
The Greeks are the ones who stared the olympic games to worship their gods and godesses.
When was the ancient olympics discontinued?
According to the site below, the exact date is unknown. The emperor Theodosius I legally abolished the games in 393 or 394 A.D.
Diet of athletes in ancient Olympics?
Olympians eat high in calorie and carbolhydrates foods. Like pie and energy drinks and bars.
the Olympians eat are vegtables,fish, meat and other.
olimpians eat a diet of blended vegetables and fruits and bottled water.
probably not chicken mcnuggets as mcdonalds would have you believe.
What prizes where given to the winners of ancient Olympic events?
They were given an Olive Branch, and were received major honor throughout Greece.
They were granted with large sums of money and would be made a statue of themselves. Poets would sing odes in their praise. :))
Why did emperor Theodosius the first stop the ancient games?
They were discontinued by the Romans as the games were dedicated to Greek gods, but the Romans wanted them to dedicate them to their Gods. The Greeks disagreed and so the Olympics were discontinued
What were the Consequences for cheating in the Ancient Olympics?
The cheaters would be fined heavily and the money received from those fines would be used to create statues of gods and champion athletes that were placed at the stadium where the Olympics were held.
