The first recorded Olympics took place in 776 BC in Olympia, Greece. The ancient Greeks believed that the gods competed in the Olympic Games. The first Olympic Games were only a small event, with only 10 athletes from Athens competing. However, over the years the Olympics grew in size and prestige. Today, the Olympics are a global event with over 2,500 athletes from over 160 countries participating. Here are 20 interesting facts about the ancient Olympics:
– The ancient Olympics were only a small event, with only 10 athletes from Athens competing in the very first Olympic Games.
– However, over the years the Olympics grew in size and prestige. Today, the Olympics are a global event with over 2,500 athletes from over 160 countries participating.
– The Olympic Games were originally only a religious event, with the Greeks believing that the gods competed in the Olympic Games.
– However, over time the Olympics became a sporting event,
