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How many people competed in ancient greek Olympics?
There were usually 130 people who competed each year.
What are the differences about the modern and ancient Olympics?
The difference between modern and ancient olympics is the technology that was used. Ancient olympics used olden day technology or none at all. No high quality equipment was available and each athlete did not have spikes, skins, leotards, and fancy goggles. In contrast, modern day olympians have all this which effects their performance in the pool, track, field or stadium. Also, modern olympics have cameras and technology that enables the whole world to watch and cheer their country on. Hope this helps xo
What does the l in Olympics mean?
The name "Olympics" is not an acronym, so there is no particular significance to each letter. It comes from the name Olympia, the sanctuary where the ancient Olympic games were held.
What is the difference between the modern and the ancient Greek Olympics?
The ancient Olympics was a religious observance using athletic competitions. Any freeborn Greek male could participate. It was held every 4 years during the summer in Olympia, Greece. The ancient Olympics had competitions in running, fighting (boxing and wrestling), chariot racing and a pentathlon (wresting, running, long jump, javelin throw, and discus throw). The modern Olympics is a cultural and political event staged as athletic competitions and is held every 4 years in summer and in winter at a different location each time. Competitions are held in the participating countries throughout the four years before an Olympics to determine who will be the members of each country's Olympic team and only those can compete in the Olympics. The modern Olympics involves many more sports than the ancient games, including team sports that were unknown to the ancient Greeks.
What year is the next summer Olympics?
After Beijing 2008 it is London 2012 there is a 4 year gap between each Olympics this makes it more prestige
Is it true that ancient Olympics and modern Olympics each winner receives a gold medal?
No...In the ancient Olympics the winner received a olive wreath
Which sports where in ancient Olympics but are no longer in the modern Olympics?
lion fighting fighting each other
What prize did the each winner receive in the ancient Olympics?
A head wreath.
What would each ancient Olympics champion get for winning?
A head wreath.
How many years is between each summer Olympics?
There is a four year interval between each Summer Olympics. 4 years.
What year were the ancient Greece Olympics held?
Each year from 776 BCE.
Where does the term olympiad derive from?
How long between each Olympics
How many people competed in ancient greek Olympics?
There were usually 130 people who competed each year.
What were the ancient greek Olympics prizes?
The winner of each event in the greek Olympics was rewarded an olive wreath. this wreath was made into a crown shape to wear on your head!!!!!!!
Where is the Olympic torch stored between each Olympics?
olympia, greece
What are the differences about the modern and ancient Olympics?
The difference between modern and ancient olympics is the technology that was used. Ancient olympics used olden day technology or none at all. No high quality equipment was available and each athlete did not have spikes, skins, leotards, and fancy goggles. In contrast, modern day olympians have all this which effects their performance in the pool, track, field or stadium. Also, modern olympics have cameras and technology that enables the whole world to watch and cheer their country on. Hope this helps xo
What does the l in Olympics mean?
The name "Olympics" is not an acronym, so there is no particular significance to each letter. It comes from the name Olympia, the sanctuary where the ancient Olympic games were held.
