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Olympic Differences
BY BETHANY DEPPING
ANCIENT OLYMPICS
- They originated from Olympia, Greece in 776B.C.
- They were held at the sanctuary of Zues
- They were started to honor the gods
- Women were not allowed to watch
- No women were allowed to be in olympics either
ANCIENT OLYMPICS CONTINUED
- By the late 8th century nudity was common in male olympics
- All of the Greek world participated in the olympics
THE RINGS
- The rings represent the five major regions
- Africa, America, Asia, Europe, and Oceania
- Every flag has at least one color from the rings
GAMES IN ANCIENT GAMES
- Jumping
- Discuss throw
- Restling
- Boxing
- Pankration
PRIZES ANCIENT GAMES
- Horses
- Bronze tripods
- Top contestants got a crown
- Bags of money
- Statue
MODERN OLYMPICS
- Started first week of April
- Wealthy greek donated money for stadium
- Everyone came at there own expense
- 245 Athens 14 countries
- Next olympics is 2016 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
WINTER OLYMPICS
- First Winter Olympics 1924 chamonix, France
- January 25 to February 5
- Next Winter Olympics is 2014 Sochi, Russia
