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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.

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Who completed in the ancient olympic games?

Male athletes who were Greek citizens.


How were the ancient athletes honored?

They held festivals. For example, the olympic games. 8D


Why does Greece always get be in procession of athletes at opening ceremony of the Olympics games?

The ancient Olympic Games originated from Greece; also the first edition of the modern Olympic Games was held in Athens - 1896.


Did argos have any advantages in the ancient olympic games in Greece?

argos did have some minor advantages in the ancient Olympic games. Their athletes had a ton of muscle, and were stronger than most athletes. Their athletes were trained in the arts and sciences. However, just because they were strong does not mean that they always won the Olympic games. Their biggest rivals were Sparta and Athens. Anyways, because their athletes were strong, they could easily crush their equals, the athletes from Corinth, a seaside city-state. Also, since they were trained in the sciences and arts, they always had a complicated plan of how to win a game. So, those were basically the advantages Argos had. Even though Argos did not have many advantages in the Ancient Olympic Games, their two advantages did go a long way.


Where do you go to try out for the Olympic games?

To try out for the Olympic Games, athletes typically go through a qualification process specific to their sport and country. This process varies but usually involves competing in national and international qualifying events. Athletes must meet the qualification standards set by their sport's international governing body and be selected by their national Olympic committee to represent their country in the Games.

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What did the athletes get in Ancient Olympic games?

An Olive Branch.


Where did the athletes stay during the ancient olympic games?

At your mommas house


Who completed in the ancient olympic games?

Male athletes who were Greek citizens.


How did the athletes dress for an event in the ancient Olympic Games?

They didn't. Greek athletes competed naked.


How did athletes ancient olympic games go to the place competition?

They used chariots.


How were the ancient athletes honored?

They held festivals. For example, the olympic games. 8D


How many Maltese athletes participated in 2012 olympic games?

Five athletes were selected to the team to compete only in 3 different sports.


How many athletes have been selected to represent New Zealand at the 2012 Olympic Games in London?

177


Who benefited from the ancient Olympic Games?

The athletes and the god Zeus in whose honour they were staged.


How many athletes did maldives send to the 2012 olympic games?

Five Divehi athletes were selected to the team, competing only in 3 different sports.


Why were the athletes eager to take part in the ancient olympic games?

because the athelets wants in their honour


Were women aloud at the olympic games?

Yes. Women are allowed in the Modern Olympic Games, both as participants, and as spectators. Women were banned from the Ancient Olympic Games held in Greece, (both as participating athletes and as spectators), but, women are certainly allowed in the Modern Olympic Games.