The city of Elis started them, and that was where they continued to be held - at the temple of Zeus.
The ancient Greeks held the Olympics in Athens, Greece. Nowadays, I don't know.
both are/were held every 4 years, or as the ancient Greeks called it, every olympiad
the Olympics were originally held every four years when the Greeks created it , ( just as it is now )
The ancient Greeks, traditionally dated 776 BCE, held in the territory and sponsorship of the city of Elea.
The Ancient Greeks started this competition for their belief to in the glory in competition and to honour their Gods with their ability. The Olympics were much more than a game, they gave competitors a chance at immortality. Champions were seen as heroes and were given something special: Honour. This was a higher value to the Ancient Greeks than money or prizes. The Ancient Greek Olympics merged two things that the Greeks held sacred, religion and the desire for greatness. See the related link for further information.
Yes, the Greeks invented the Olympics and held tornaments in Olympus. Sports like archery, javelin throwing, wrestling. BTW they did it naked.
it was held in ancient Greece in Olympus
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506BC
The first ever ancient olympics were held in Olympia, Greece in 776BC. The only event that year was a single race around the stadium, and the games lasted one day.
the first ancient Olympics where head in grease
1873