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The ancient origins of the Olympics - Armand D'A ...

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  • The Summer and Winter Olympics unite fans by the millions today.
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  • "Citius, Altius, Fortius" is the Olympic motto.
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  • The Olympic games were banned by the Christian Roman Emperor Theodosius in 391 AD.
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  • The original Olympic calendar was divided into five-year increments called olympiads.
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  • The first Olympic games featured more than one event.
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  • The tradition of competing in the nude was introduced by Orsippus of Megara.
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  • The modern Olympic games began in the year 1500.
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  • The Olympic games began as part of a religious festival honoring the Greek god Zeus.
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  • Coroebus was the first Olympic champion in 776 BC.
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  • Competitors in the pankration could not bite or gouge eyes.
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