ancient olympic games can be traced back to 776 bc one day event closely linked to religion...
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Winner of the Games First Awards Rewarded immediately after competition Winner received a palm branch Red ribbons tied to head and hands Official Ceremony Last day of the Games Took place in the temple of Zeus Received olive tree wreath on head
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Ancient Olympic Games
• Can be traced back to 776 BC• One day event • Closely linked to religion • Performed for the Olympian gods
• Considered a cult ritual • Banned in 393 AD
The Games:
• Wrestling• Boxing• Equestrian events• Pankration• Discus Throw • Jumping• distance
• Running• 200m foot race• 400m foot race
The Games
Winner of the Games First Awards
• Rewarded immediately after competition
• Winner received a palm branch
• Red ribbons tied to head and hands
Official Ceremony
• Last day of the Games
• Took place in the temple of Zeus
• Received olive tree wreath on head
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