Ancient and Modern Olympics By Isla GE Ancient

Ancient and Modern Olympics By Isla G-E

Ancient Olympics • Athletes taking part couldn’t be slaves.

Ancient Olympics • They had to take a vow to Zeus before they competed. The Olympics was a big festival to worship Zeus.

Ancient Olympics • The winners were heroes and were given crowns of olive branches instead of medals. They were famous.

Ancient Olympics • The Olympic Games were held in a place called Olympia in Greece.

Ancient Olympics • There were fewer events than the modern day Olympics.

Ancient Olympics • Only men could take part. Married women weren’t allowed to watch. • There was a separate Olympics for unmarried girls every four years.

Ancient Olympics • Over 50, 000 people watched. It started 2700 years ago.

Modern Olympics

Modern Olympics • The first one took place in 1896

Modern Olympics • The five rings on the flag represent five continents – America, Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe.

Modern Olympics • They win gold silver and bronze medals but the gold medals are made out of mostly silver with gold plating.

Modern Olympics • They choose a new mascot every year.

Modern Olympics • Women were first allowed in 1900 and women were only allowed to be boxers in 2012.

Modern Olympics • The Olympic torch travels through 17 cities.

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