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    All About...

    The Olympic Games

    When did the Olympics begin?


    The Olympic Games first began
    over 2700 years ago in Olympia
    in ancient Greece.

    Ancient Greek Games

    The Greeks took part in the games to celebrate the Greek gods
    Zeus and Hera. Only men and boys were allowed to take part.
    The events included wrestling, boxing, long jump, javelin, discus
    and chariot racing. Winners were given a special crown of olive
    leaves and went back home as heroes.

    Modern Olympic Games

    In 1894, the International Olympic Committee was formed and


    the Olympic Games would start again two years later. The Games
    have taken place every four years since 1896. At each Olympic
    Games, a special torch is carried in a relay and a flame is lit. The
    symbol of the games is five linked rings in blue, yellow, black,
    green and red.

    Olympic Medals

    Today, medals are awarded to athletes for each event. The athlete
    that comes in first place gets a gold medal, the athlete that comes
    in second gets a silver medal and the athlete that finishes in
    third place gets a bronze medal. The top three athletes stand on a
    podium to get their medals in a special ceremony.

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    All About The Olympic Games

    Questions
    1. Where were the first Olympic Games held? Tick one.
    Greece
    England
    America

    2. What did winners get at the ancient games? Tick one.


    a medal
    a crown of leaves
    a crown of gold
    3. When did the modern Olympic Games start again? Tick one.
    1896
    1996
    2006
    4. What colours are the Olympic Rings?

    5. What do the top three athletes stand on to get their medals?


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    All About The Olympic Games

    Answers
    1. Where were the first Olympic Games held? Tick one.
    Greece
    England
    America

    2. What did winners get at the ancient games? Tick one.


    a medal
    a crown of leaves
    a crown of gold
    3. When did the modern Olympic Games start again? Tick one.
    1896
    1996
    2006
    4. What colours are the Olympic Rings?
    blue, yellow, black, green and red
    5. What do the top three athletes stand on to get their medals?
    a podium

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