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How were the athletes selected for the ancient Olympic games?
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.
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.
When and where did the first Olympics games begin?
The first Olympic games were held in Olympia, Greece in 776 BC.
What year did Mozambique first compete in the olympic games?
1980 Summer Games in Moscow. They sent 14 athletes to compete in swimming and athletics without winning a medal.
Were to did the first mach start?
The first match was believed to have started in ancient Greece, around the 8th century BC. It was probably a contest between two athletes in the city of Olympia during the Olympic Games.
How many athletes participated in the first commonwealth games?
550 athletes participated in the first commonwealth games
When and where were the first ancient games held?
in Olympia Greece
When were the first games played?
In 776BC (in Olympia, Greece).
Who took part in the first olympic games in 776 BC?
As this is the year of the first recorded olympics it was Olympia
When were the first olympic games played?
In 776BC (in Olympia, Greece).
What was the venue of the first Olympic Games?
Olympia in southern Greece
Why is Olympia special?
Because it is where the first Olympic games was held.
