1896 Summer Olympics

The Ancient Olympic Games is a series of competitions held between representatives of several city-states from Ancient Greece, which featured mainly athletic but also combat and chariot racing events.[1] The origin of these Olympics is shrouded in mystery and legend.[2] One of the most popular myths identifies Heracles and his father Zeus as the progenitors of the Games.[3][4][5] According to legend, it was Heracles who first called the Games "Olympic" and established the custom of holding them every

Athens, Greece Athens was the intellectual center of Greece. It was one of the first city-states of its time, and is still known as one of the most famous cities in the world. It was named after Athena, the goddess of wisdom and the city's patron. In 508 B.C., Athens became one of the first societies in ancient times to invent democracy. Democracy came from the Greek words, demos, meaning people, and kratein, meaning to rule. This form of government was usually held in a meeting place, which

competitive athlete raised to compete, I have only dreamed of the Olympic Games. I have admired those athletes my whole life and yet still am aspiring to be one. Though the chances of becoming an Olympic athlete are slim I cannot give up trying. Every four years millions of people are engrossed in the Olympic Games. The Olympics first began on April 6th, 1896, but back then there were few similarities with the modern day Olympics. With a small crowd cheering on only a few sports and all male athletes

1503 years for the Olympics to return” (“The Games”). The Olympic Games were very important to the Greeks just like the Games are a huge spectacle for the world now. The Games were always important to the Greeks but it took a while for modern people to warm up to the idea. Once they warmed up to the idea of the Olympics they took off with it and it is now a global spectacle. The Olympics have a rich history, significant purpose, and has evolved over time. The history of the Olympics starts out murky

Literature Review The Olympic Games and the impact on the infrastructural development on the host country The Olympic Games is known today as the most visible and spectacular International Public Event. Over the last 20years, the Games have experienced unparalleled growth and universal popularity. The first modern Olympics held in Athens in 1896 attracted 311 athletes from 13 countries. In 2000, the Sydney Games involved 10,651 athletes from 199 countries, with ticket sales of 6.7 million and another

easily be seen when comparing the ancient Olympic Games to the modern Olympic Games, as well as when looking at the history of the Panathenaic Stadium. The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896. Athletes from 14 countries competed in 43 events. Of these events,

modern setting. The olympics have expanded in size, events, stadiums, and athletes since then. From 12 nations, 206 athletes, 60,000 spectators, and 43 events, to 206 countries 11, 237 athletes, 2.3 billion viewers, and 306 events the olympics have changed greatly. Since 1896, the changing of the world has influenced the events, places, and arenas in the games. The history of the Olympics is fascinating and unlike than the current olympics. The modern olympics can be traced back to 1896. These first

When it comes to the Olympic Games, there is a lot of history behind it. The first Olympics were held in Olympia, Greece, and the games were played by elite athletes. The games went from 776 BC to 393 AD and stopped up until 1896 AD, when the games were held in Athens, Greece. The Olympics have become a great way for countries to show off some of the interesting aspects of their country. For a country to host the Olympics, they must go through a process. First, you must submit a bid to the IOC (International

Our Mission: Australia enjoys an outstanding Olympic history. The heroic achievements of our athletes, at every Olympic Games since 1896, are a source of pride for all Australians. The Australian Olympic Team is the embodiment of our nation’s hopes, dreams and desires. The Australian Olympic Movement, promotes the youth of Australian vales which are not bounded by place, credit or time. Values such as respect, aspiration and team work. The Olympic Games pride Australia with the opportunity to compete

tradition with them if they came from England. For most people the sport is all about being stronger, quicker and better than everyone. Greco-Roman wrestling became an event at the first modern Olympic games, in Athens in 1896. Since 1908, the event has been in every Summer Olympics. During the Ancient Olympic Games, from 708 B.C., wrestling was the decisive discipline of the Pentathlon. The national governing body