Interesting Facts the Ancient Olympics

[Guest Baabaa Productions]

Here are some more interewsting facts.

 

Enjoy Mark

 

If you were visiting the ancient Olympics, you wouldn't see:

 

Women: The women were forbidden to participate in or even observe the games. Any woman discovered there could be thrown off a cliff! The women (young, unmarried ones) competed in a separate series of foot races called the Heraea, named in honor of Hera, the queen of the gods.

 

Water Sports: Despite miles and miles of beautiful coastline, water sports such as swimming were never a part of the ancient Olympic Games.

 

Team Games: In ancient Greece, each athlete competed on his own.

 

No World Records: No measurements were recorded of the length of a jump or javelin throw. Likewise, no times were kept for the running events. Winners' names might be recorded, however.

[Guest Baabaa Productions]

Here are some more interewsting facts.

 

Enjoy Mark

 

If you were visiting the ancient Olympics, you wouldn't see:

 

Women: The women were forbidden to participate in or even observe the games. Any woman discovered there could be thrown off a cliff! The women (young, unmarried ones) competed in a separate series of foot races called the Heraea, named in honor of Hera, the queen of the gods.

 

Water Sports: Despite miles and miles of beautiful coastline, water sports such as swimming were never a part of the ancient Olympic Games.

 

Team Games: In ancient Greece, each athlete competed on his own.

 

No World Records: No measurements were recorded of the length of a jump or javelin throw. Likewise, no times were kept for the running events. Winners' names might be recorded, however.

[James]

wow, haha. Brilliant facts there, up goes my knowledge!

Thanks Baabaa

[James]

wow, haha. Brilliant facts there, up goes my knowledge!

Thanks Baabaa