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We still have discus, javelin, Wrestling.
There are many of the same events like races
they were also held every four years
The winner gets an award that was not money
DifferencesThey used to sprint but it wasn't a 100 meters.
There were no world records in the Ancient Games
There were no water sports
There were no winter sports
There were no women allowed to compete, and only young, umarried women were allowed to watch. Married women that were even inside Olympia were thrown off cliffs.
The Ancient Games were a religious festival, so oxen were sacrificed and eaten.
There was no Olympic Torch Relay.
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How serious was the Olympics in ancient Greece?
Ancient Greeks were very serious about the Olympics that even when they are in the middle of a war,they will actually stop what there doing and go and play in the Olympics!
When the olympic games started did war happen in ancient Greece?
All wars were paused during the olympic games in ancient Greece.
How did the athletic competition develop in ancient Greece?
They were celebrations for the gods. The Olympics was for Zeus.
In ancient Greece how often were the Olympics held?
every 4 years just like now.
When did the ancient olympic games begin?
The oldest recordes the Olympics was recorded in 776 BCE.
