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Were women aloud at the olympic games?
Yes. Women are allowed in the Modern Olympic Games, both as participants, and as spectators. Women were banned from the Ancient Olympic Games held in Greece, (both as participating athletes and as spectators), but, women are certainly allowed in the Modern Olympic Games.
Why does Greece always get be in procession of athletes at opening ceremony of the Olympics games?
The ancient Olympic Games originated from Greece; also the first edition of the modern Olympic Games was held in Athens - 1896.
What do modern day Olympic athletes sacrifice if they do not win?
Their lives
Where did the athletes first compete?
History says that the very first Olympians competed in the Ancient Olympic Games in Olympia, Greece. The first Modern Olympic Games was held in April of 1896 in Athens, Greece.
How many competitors competed at the first modern olympic games?
521 athletes
Was skating in the ancient and modern Olympic games?
no
What prize do modern Olympic athletes receive?
the recieve medals bronze silver and gold
Role of female athletes in modern olympic games?
road models for new comers
What is the size of the modern day Olympic race track?
Modern Olympic Tracks are 400m, Ancient Tracks are 440 yards
What is the difference of ancient Olympic and modern Olympic?
Men competed naked for pride and there toughness and braveness.
What do the athletes where in the Modern Olympic games?
Well the modern olympics was very unusuall. They either use to run in armour or fully naked.
The first modern olympics were held in what of the athens?
The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896. This event marked the revival of the ancient Olympic Games and featured athletes from 13 nations competing in 43 events. The games were organized by the International Olympic Committee, founded by Pierre de Coubertin. Athens was chosen as the host city to honor the birthplace of the ancient Olympics.
