Welcome to the Ancient Olympic Games
The first ancient Olympic Games can be traced back to Olympia in 776 BC. Full passion and extraordinary feats of athletic endeavour, the Olympic Games were the sporting, social and cultural highlight of the Ancient Greek calendar for almost 12 centuries.
The history of the Ancient Olympic Games
Read the fascinating history of the Olympics, including rituals and origins of the ancient Greek Olympics. As a sacred place used regularly in religious ceremonies, as well as playing host to the ancient games, Olympia was at the centre of Greek civilisation.
The History of the Olympic Games
Jan 11, 2024 · The first written evidence of the official Games dates from 776 BC, when the Greeks began measuring time in Olympiads, or the duration between each edition of the Olympic Games. The first Olympic Games were held every four years in honour of the god Zeus.
Top ten facts about the ancient Olympic Games
Feb 11, 2021 · The first ancient Olympic Games took place almost 2,800 years ago in the town of Olympia. They were the oldest, and largest, of the four PanHellenic Games - four separate sports festivals held in ancient Greece. The Olympics became an integral part of ancient Greek society.
Ancient Olympic Sports - running, long jump, discus, pankration
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.
Athens 1896 Summer Olympics - Athletes, Medals & Results
The first celebration of the modern Olympic Games took place in its ancient birthplace - Greece. The Games attracted athletes from 14 nations, with the largest delegations coming from Greece, Germany, France and Great Britain.
The all-time greats of the Ancient Olympic Games
The all-time greats of the Ancient Olympic Games A magical collection of characters light up the accounts of almost 12 centuries of action at the Ancient Games. Huge, heroic men caught the attention with the stars of the combat sports particularly adored.
The Ancient Olympic Games / by Nigel B. Crowther
This article examines the ancient Olympic Games, from their traditionally accepted beginnings in the eighth century BC to the fifth century AD. Even though they were a conservative festival, there were numerous changes over their one-thousand-year history.
Paris 2024 Day 1 preview - The first medals are handed out!
Aug 11, 2024 · “The first Olympic Games delivered completely under our Olympic Agenda reforms: younger, more urban, more inclusive, more sustainable. The first Olympic Games with full gender parity. “These were sensational Olympic Games from start to finish – or dare I say: Seine -sational Games.”
Medal Count - Paris 2024 Olympic Medal Table
Official medal standings for the Paris 2024 Olympics (Jul 26-Aug 11, 2024). Find out which athletes are bringing home medals and breaking records.