Ancient Roman Sports

When it started

• It is still uncertain of when ancient roman sports began.

Where They played?

• First played in wealthy peoples' villas.
• First public gym was opened by Emperor Nero
• The Colossium was also very well known for hosting sporting events.

What sports?

• The sports that the ancient romans played include:
• Wrestling, Racing, Boxing, Hand Ball and many more

Famous People

• Sparticus:
• Gladiator
• Led Slaves to Freedom
• Competed in Vilent Sports

How they became athletes

• Anyone could volunteer to become an athlete or gladiator.
• Gladiators were considered to be athletes as they entertained crowds by fighting other gladiators or animals.
• The Athletes where mostly criminals who lost their citizenship.

Impact/EFFECT

• The romans gave us lots of inspirations for new sports for our generation today.
• We took many of the sports they played and changes them into our own games

Action Plan

• Recording next Monday.
• 24/10-STARTED
• 1/11- FINISHED
• 1/11-START SPEECH
• 2/11-PRACTICE SPEECH

brain Storm

• Discription
• What?
• Where?
• Greek Olympics VS Ancient Roman Sports
• Important People

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