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What are some Olympic athletes we have today that were inspired by other Olympic athletes?
us we inspire many athletes to compete for our countries
What are the main problems facing the olympic games today?
The safety of the athletes and visitors to the Olympic Games in the host countries is a huge concern.
What rewards do athletes of today compete for?
They compete for money and/or medals ..i think.
What awards were given to athletes at the first olympic games and what awards are given today?
the first olympic "medals" was a branch of olive leafs
Who were the first athletes in the ancient Olympics?
No records remain. Though the original Olympic game were not the international games we know today.
How was the olympic games in ancient Greece the same as today's olympic games?
They both had people in it and judges and prizes
How is the Olympics today similar to the Greeks' olympic games?
One of the most common things between the ancient and the modern Games is that most sports held in the ancient Games are now held in the modern Games. Both Games are held over more than one day and every fourth year. At the start of the ancient Olympic Games every competitor, judge and coach had to take an oath to agree not to cheat. But now in the modern Games competitors, judges and coaches don't have to take the oath individually, just one competitor, judge and coach says the oath, which is on behalf of all competitors, judges and coaches. In both cases, an Olympic truce is declared allowing athletes from any country to compete, even those at war or in turmoil. Importantly, the Olympic Games, allow athletes from all countries to come together peacefully to compete in a safe environment and this promotes a sense of national pride for people in all nations. At the completion of each event, both the ancient and modern Games distribute awards. In the ancient Games the award to an athlete would be palm branches and fillets or woollen ribbons; these were tied around the winners head, arms and legs. In the modern Games medals are given to first, second and third.
How long is the Olympic games today?
27 July - 12 August
What did the ancient Greeks invent that we still use today?
The Olympic Games.
How is the Olympic games to us today?
The Olympic games are now a commercial enterprise far more than a sporting tournament. It is driven my sales and markets.
What games did they play at the first olympic games?
The very first Olympic games were held in 776BC and were regarded as a religious festival. Today, there are many games that take place with some being: Volleyball, Marathon, Wrestling, Water Polo, Swimming, Softball, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, among others.
Why is the olympic Games so important?
The Olympics are important because it is a place where you can bring people together from all around the world.They are important because it is a peaceful competition between almost all of the nations in the world, and many titles of the 'worlds best athletes' are given out during the games of the Olympiad.
