WORLD CIVILIZATION

Detailed explanation-1: -The ancient Olympic Games began in the year 776 BC, when Koroibos, a cook from the nearby city of Elis, won the stadion race, a foot race 600 feet long. The stadion track at Olympia is shown here.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ancient Games included running, long jump, shot put, javelin, boxing, pankration and equestrian events.

Detailed explanation-3: -As long as they met the entrance criteria, athletes from any Greek city-state and kingdom were allowed to participate. The games were always held at Olympia rather than moving between different locations, as is the practice with the modern Olympic Games.