"The Games at Olympia"

The modern Games are a worldwide event, broadcast to a huge audience, but we can still see their origins in the ancient games. The earliest recorded date of the ancient Greek Olympics is 776 BC. They were held to honour the god Zeus and took place in his sanctuary at Olympia.

Like the modern Games, they were held every four years and, like their modern counterparts, the athletes trained for many months, following a careful diet and fitness program. You can now follow the events of the ancient Games and discover how they have shaped the Olympics today.

-Jon
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