The ancient Olympic Games were initially a one-day event until 684 BC, when they were extended to three days. In the 5th century B.C., the Games were extended again to cover five days.
The ancient Games included running, long jump, shot put, javelin, boxing, pankration and equestrian events.
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The first games of the Olympiad.
There was no Olympic Games outside of Greece before the first one was recorded.
which town in england first held an olympic games in 1800's
The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896.
The first Winter Olympic games were held in 1924 in Chamonix, France.