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8 de may. de 2024 · ancient Olympic Games, quadrennial athletic event that was held in Olympia, Greece, from 776 bce to about 393 ce. It was part of a religious festival that honored Zeus , and the name Olympics was derived from Mount Olympus , home of the Greek gods .
Hace 4 días · The modern Olympic Games or Olympics (French: Jeux olympiques) are the leading international sporting events featuring summer and winter sports competitions in which thousands of athletes from around the world participate in a variety of competitions.
Hace 2 días · Olympic Games, quadrennial athletic festival that is often regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition. The ancient Olympic Games included several sports that are now part of the Summer Games program, which includes events in as many as 32 different sports.
Hace 6 días · Pierre de Coubertin - selected quotes. Born in 1863, Pierre de Coubertin was a champion of sport in education. In 1894 he proposed a revival of the Olympic Games, designating Athens and Paris as the first two hosts.
20 de may. de 2024 · 01. Originating in 776 BC, the Ancient Greek Olympics were initially a one-day event, eventually expanding to span several days by the 5th century BC. 02. Held in Olympia, these games were dedicated to Zeus, the king of the Greek gods. Athletes competed for glory and the favor of the gods.
Hace 10 horas · The Summer Olympic Games, also known as the Games of the Olympiad, and often referred to as the Summer Olympics, is a major international multi-sport event normally held once every four years on leap years (except 1900 and 2021).
17 de may. de 2024 · Varazdat, from the Arshakuni dynasty, who reigned Great Armenia between 374 and 378 AD, is one of the last known champions of the ancient Olympic Games. The Museum of the Olympic Games, in the city of Olympia, in Greece, preserved the oldest marble board with the names of the winners of the games.
