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Learning Unit 2- Olympics (5 Day Programme (Day 1- Oath Ceremony, Day 2-…
Learning Unit 2- Olympics
Origin of the Olympics
Victory is far more of significance.
Defeat brings disgrace to for the city/state.
No measurements or times were recorded.
Winners were presented with Olive Wreaths.
The Ancient Games
Founded by Heracles, son of Zeus.
First race was 192M won by naked runner.
Sacred truce was signed, no fighting may occur for a month.
For 1000 years Olympics were held every 4 years,despite wars.
5 Day Programme
Day 1- Oath Ceremony
Day 2- Equestrian events and Pentathlon.
Day 3-Footraces and public feasts.
Day 4- Combat events.
Day 5- Crowning of Victors.
Athlete Qualification
Free (no slaves)
Male Greeks
Free Religious or Olympic sanctions.
Swear by solemn oath to abide rules.
Trained to a high standard.
Events in Ancient Olympics
Pentathlon-Running,Jumping,Wrestling, Javelin and Discus.
Wrestling
Boxing
Equestrian
Jumping
Marathon
Greek soldier ran from marathon-Athens about 40.23KM