OLYMPIC GAMES
The information we have today
about the ancient Olympic
Games come mainly from the
many descriptions of them in
ancient literature, as well as from
objects found at archeological
digs (statues, vases, coins and
tools).
The Olympic Games have a long
history, which goes back to ancient
times. The first written mention
dates back to 776 BC.
The athlete
:
Identification of the
athlete by his nakedness, a sign of
balance and harmony
.
Gymnasium and palaestra: the
education of the body and the
mind
.
The only event recorded at the first
thirteen games was the stade, a
straight-line sprint of just over 192
metres. The diaulos, or two-stade
race, is recorded as being introduced
at the 14th Olympiad in 724 BC.
A third foot race, the dolichos, was
introduced in the next Olympiad.
Accounts of the race's distance
differ, around 7.5 km to 9 km,
although it may have been lengths
rather than laps and thus half as far.
The last running event added to the
Olympic program was the
hoplitodromos, introduced in 520
BC and traditionally run as the last
race of the games.
Wrestling (pale) is recorded as being introduced at the 18th
Olympiad. Three throws were necessary for a win. A throw
was counted if the body, hip, back or shoulder (and
possibly knee) touched the ground.
Boxing (pygmachia) was first listed in 688 BC, the boys
event sixty years later. It appears body-blows were either
not permitted or not practised. The Spartans, who claimed
to have invented boxing, quickly abandoned it and did not
take part in boxing competitions.
The pankration was introduced in the 33rd Olympiad (648
BC). Boys' pankration became an Olympic event in 200 BC,
in the 145th Olympiad. As well as techniques from boxing
and wrestling, athletes used kicks, locks, and chokes on the
ground.
The pentathlon was a
competition made up of five
events: running, long jump,
discus throw, javelin throw
and wrestling.
The pentathlon is said to have
first appeared at the 18th
Olympiad in 708 BC.
The competition was held on
a single day, but it is not
known how the victor was
decided, or in what order the
events occurred, except that it
finished with the wrestling.
Long jump
Discus-thrower
Horse racing and chariot racing
were the most prestigious
competitions in the games, due
to only the wealthy being able to
afford the maintenance and
transportation of horses.
These races consisted of
different events: the four-horse
chariot race, the two-horse
chariot race, and the horse with
rider race, the rider being hand
picked by the owner.
The four-horse chariot race was
the first equestrian event to
feature in the Olympics, being
introduced in 680 BC.
Rewards
Winners did not receive any
financial reward.
The athletes who won at the
Olympic Games, were
rewarded by a wild olive leaf
crown.
Olympic champions became
important figures in their town or
city, where they often took on a
political role. The glory of the
victorious athlete brought reflected
glory to all the inhabitants of his
home town.
When he returned from the Games,
he was given a hero’s welcome and
received numerous benefits for the
rest of his life. To show that he had
become famous, the victor had the
right to have a statue of himself
erected. He could also ask a poet to
write verses telling of his feats.
Because they were proud of him, his
fellow citizens sometimes made
coins with his effigy on them, so as
not to forget him and to make him
known throughout the Greek world
.
papyrus
Alerta Mara
Archontaki Chrissa
Georgilaki Athina
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Olympic_Games#Events
https://web.archive.org/web/20040602233340/http://minb
ar.cs.dartmouth.edu/greecom/olympics/
http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/olympics/olympicint
ro.shtml
Miller, Stephen G. (8 January 2006). "Ancient Greek
Athletics". Yale University Press. p. 33. Archived from the
original on 15 November 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2017
Gardiner, Edward Norman (15 November 2017). "Greek
athletic sports and festivals". London : Macmillan.
Archived from the original on 11 March 2012. Retrieved 15
November 2017
The ancient Olympic Games, dating back to 776 BC, featured a variety of sports including running, combat, and the pentathlon. Athletes competed in events such as sprinting, wrestling, boxing, and the pentathlon which consisted of running, long jump, discus throw, javelin throw, and wrestling. These games hold a significant place in history and have left us with a rich cultural heritage through literature and archaeological discoveries.
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OLYMPIC GAMES Ancient sports -rewards
The information we have today about the ancient Games come mainly from the many descriptions of them in ancient literature, as well as from objects found at archeological digs (statues, vases, coins and tools). Olympic
The Olympic Games have a long history, which goes back to ancient times. The first written mention dates back to 776 BC. The athlete:Identification of the athlete by his nakedness, a sign of balance and harmony. Gymnasium education of the body and the mind. and palaestra: the
Running The only event recorded at the first thirteen games was the stade, a straight-line sprint of just over 192 metres. The diaulos, or two-stade race, is recorded as being introduced at the 14th Olympiad in 724 BC. A third foot race, the dolichos, was introduced in the next Olympiad. Accounts of the race's distance differ, around 7.5 km to 9 km, although it may have been lengths ratherthan laps and thus half as far. The last running event added to the Olympic program hoplitodromos, introduced in 520 BC and traditionally run as the last raceof the games. was the
Combat Wrestling (pale) is recorded as being introduced at the 18th Olympiad. Three throws were necessary for a win. A throw was counted if the body, hip, back or shoulder (and possibly knee) touched the ground. Boxing (pygmachia) was first listed in 688 BC, the boys event sixty years later. It appears body-blows were either not permitted or not practised. The Spartans, who claimed to have invented boxing, quickly abandoned it and did not take part in boxing competitions. The pankration was introduced in the 33rd Olympiad (648 BC). Boys' pankration became an Olympic event in 200 BC, in the 145th Olympiad. As well as techniques from boxing and wrestling, athletes used kicks, locks, and chokes on the ground.
Pentathlon The competition made up of five events: running, long jump, discus throw, javelin throw and wrestling. The pentathlon is said to have first appeared at the 18th Olympiad in 708 BC. The competition was held on a single day, but it is not known how the victor was decided, or in what order the events occurred, except that it finished with the wrestling. pentathlon was a
Long jump Discus-thrower
Equestrian Horse racing and chariot racing were the most competitions in the games, due to only the wealthy being able to afford the maintenance transportationof horses. These races different events: the four-horse chariot race, chariot race, and the horse with rider race, the rider being hand picked by theowner. The four-horse chariot race was the first equestrian event to feature in the Olympics, being introduced in 680 BC. prestigious and consisted of the two-horse
Rewards Winners did not receive any financial reward. The athletes who won at the Olympic Games, were rewarded by a wild olive leaf crown.
Fame Olympic important figures in their town or city, where they often took on a political role. The glory of the victorious athlete brought reflected glory to all the inhabitants of his home town. When he returned from the Games, he was given a hero s welcome and received numerous benefits for the rest of his life. To show that he had become famous, the victor had the right to have a statue of himself erected. He could also ask a poet to write verses telling of his feats. Because they were proud of him, his fellow citizens coins with his effigy on them, so as not to forget him and to make him known throughout the Greek world. champions became sometimes made papyrus
Thanks for your attention! Alerta Mara Archontaki Chrissa Georgilaki Athina
ibliography https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Olympic_Games#Events https://web.archive.org/web/20040602233340/http://minb ar.cs.dartmouth.edu/greecom/olympics/ http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/olympics/olympicint ro.shtml Miller, Stephen G. (8 January 2006). "Ancient Greek Athletics". Yale University Press. p. 33. Archived from the original on 15 November 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2017 Gardiner, Edward Norman (15 November 2017). "Greek athletic sports and festivals". London : Macmillan. Archived from the original on 11 March 2012. Retrieved 15 November 2017
