Ancient Olympic Events

Ancient Olympic Events. Highlights from the met collection illustrate the many athletic games held in ancient greece, featuring celebrity athletes, grand prizes, and the mythical origins of the first olympics. Every fourth year between 776 b.c.e.


Ancient Olympic Events

Ancient olympic games, quadrennial athletic event that was held in olympia, greece, from 776 bce to about 393 ce. The stadion track at olympia is shown here.

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