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Pelops is credited with founding the Olympic games. They were started to honor the Gods of Olympus. While associated with religion, the events were secular and intended to create good relations among the Greek cities.

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There was no Olympic Torch ceremony until 1936, and no torch at the Ancient Olympics.

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