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Why did ancient Olympics happen?

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A celebration to the god Zeus.

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Where did the ancient Olympics happen?

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The Olympics are modeled after the ancient Greek Olympics which were a competition between Greek city-states. The Winter Olympics happen now to have snow and ice sports in the Olympics.


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Who were able to complete in the ancient Olympics?

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Why did the ancient Olympics become the modern Olympics?

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