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They walked or rided a horse;)
Four weeks before the Olympics games, athletes would travel to Elis, a city near Olympia. A final selection was made there, and only those who were chosen could compete at Olympia.
Yes, the ancient Olympics often took place during times of war. Notably, the Olympic Games were traditionally held every four years, and during this period, a truce known as the Olympic Peace was established, allowing athletes and spectators to travel safely to the games. However, there were instances when the games were canceled or postponed due to ongoing conflicts, such as the Peloponnesian War. Overall, the Olympics served as a temporary respite from warfare, promoting peace and unity among the Greek city-states.
by plane or boat :p
A group of Russian athletes and their support team that will travel to the UK to take part in the 2012 Olympic games.
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The Olympics are not paid. The Olympic committee pays travel expenses.
Nearly 13,000 miles
Olympic Holidays is the name of a travel agency. There are no actual holidays associated with the Olympics. Olympic Holidays offers many packages to European countries for vacations.
The perks an American Olympic athlete receives include free travel, accommodations, and clothing. The other perk is the fame and recognition one receives from being on television.
The number of athletes in the 1904 Summer Olympics significantly declined due to several factors, including the location of the Games in St. Louis, which was overshadowed by the World's Fair, leading to logistical challenges and limited international participation. Additionally, the event's timing coincided with the fair, which complicated travel and accommodations for international athletes. Moreover, the lack of promotion and the exclusion of many traditional Olympic sports contributed to the lower turnout. As a result, only a small number of athletes, primarily from the United States, participated in the Games.