The Olympics, which took place every four years until at least 393 A.D., was the premier sporting, social and cultural gathering of the ancient Greeks.

The Olympics that we know and love today trace their roots to ancient times, as far back as 776 B.C. in Olympia, Greece.

The Summer and Winter Olympics occur every four years to “respect the ancient origins of the Olympic Games.” A period of four years was called an “Olympiad,” in ancient Greece.

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In the capital of the Roman Empire, 150,000 spectators would flock to the Circus Maximus to watch chariot drivers from various factions, the first genuine star athletes of the ancient world.

Although the original games had no set schedule or events, some of them included running races, boxing matches and chariot racing – all of which can still be seen today at the modern Olympics.

The Olympics, which took place every four years until at least 393 A.D., was the premier sporting, social and cultural gathering of the ancient Greeks. When did the modern Olympic Games start?

The Olympics that we know and love today trace its roots to ancient times, as far back as 776 B.C. in Olympia, Greece. To stream KARE 11 on your phone, you need the KARE 11 app. Download the KARE ...

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