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The document provides a brief history of the origins and development of the Olympics from ancient Greece to the modern era. It notes that the Olympics began in 776 BCE in Greece to honor the Greek gods and had rules prohibiting interference, even during wars. Over time it grew into a worldwide competition with many events and participants. The Summer and Winter Olympics were added.

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The document provides a brief history of the origins and development of the Olympics from ancient Greece to the modern era. It notes that the Olympics began in 776 BCE in Greece to honor the Greek gods and had rules prohibiting interference, even during wars. Over time it grew into a worldwide competition with many events and participants. The Summer and Winter Olympics were added.

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How The

Olympics
Started
The Olympics started in 776
B.C.E. The point of the Olympics
The Olympics
was to honor Greek gods. When
the Olympics took place, nothing
could interfere, not even wars.

Today
Sources

Now it has become a worldwide IOC Staff. "The Sports Events." Olympic.org,
2017, https://www.olympic.org/ancient-
competition. Many people enjoy olympic-games/the-sports-events
watching the thrill of the
Olympics. It is so popular that ?Olympic Symbols.?Wikipedia, Wikimedia
there are so many competitions Foundation, 7 Jan. 2018, en.wikipedia.org/wiki
/Olympic_symbols.
in the Olympics. There are even
Summer and Winter Olympics.

CREATED BY
ALEXA AND CALVIN

THANKS TO MS. NICOLL


The Competition The Big Rule Taking On The
Challenge
The competition consists of 5 rounds. The point of this competition is to appreciate We hope you will take on the challenge and

Javelin-This is a sport where you compete the culture. We would like to make it clear compete in this competition. You could take

against your peers to see who can throw the that no one disrespects Greek culture. This the fame if you win and leave a champion. If

javelin the furthest. This competition is our is supposed to be representing what the you break a rule, you will be disqualified. But

main event. Greeks practiced and participated in. You before every event, we will address the
must respect the culture to compete. rules. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will get
Shot Put-This competition is where you
Remember, is it cultural appreciation or certificates as prizes. If you want to come
throw a heavy ball and see who can throw it
appropriation? back, don't worry! You can participate in
the furthest.
other events as well! Come back around
Running Race-You will race against your after looking at other stations. Remember, be
peers and see who can run the fastest. This The Olympic symbol on the front was ready if you decide to compete.
event will use a timer from the architecture designed in 1912 by Baron Pierre de
The picture above Taking on The Challenge
and innovation group. Coubertin.
is Usain Bolt.

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