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1. Ancient Olympic Events
   The legacy of the ancient events is reflected in the program of the modern Games. Some Olympic competitions, such as boxing and wrestling, are just as common today as they were in antiquity
   http: //pe04.com/olympic/olympia/events_o.php
   
   
2. A Brief History of the Ancient Olympic Games
   The ancient Olympic festival, from which we derive the Olympic games of today, was a pivotal force in ancient Greece. Its recorded history spans more than a millennium
   http: //pe04.com/olympic/olympia/index.php
   
   
3. Ancient Olympic Events
   The ancient Olympics were rather different from the modern Games
   http: //perseus.tufts.edu/Olympics/sports.html
   
   
4. The Athletes of Ancient Olympic Games
   Ancient athletes regularly received prizes worth substantial amounts of money. In fact, the word athlete is an ancient Greek word that means "one who competes for a prize
   http: //museum.upenn.edu/new/olympics/olympicat...
   
   
5. Politics of Ancient Olympic Games
   The celebration of the Olympic Games in antiquity was an occasion for citizens of scattered Greek city-states to assemble. At the Games they discussed important political issues
   http: //museum.upenn.edu/new/olympics/olympicpo...
   
   
6. Ancient Olympic Events
   The ancient Olympics were rather different from the modern Games. There were fewer events, and only free men who spoke Greek could compete
   http: //perseus.tufts.edu/Olympics/sports.html
   
   
7. The Women of Ancient Olympic Games
   Along with the athletic contests held at ancient Olympia, there was a separate festival in honor of Hera, the wife of Zeus. This festival included foot races for unmarried girls
   http: //museum.upenn.edu/new/olympics/olympicse...
   
   
8. Myths & Legends of the Olympics
   There were many legends and myths about the Games and the feats of various victors, but when it comes to the formation of the Olympic games, three characters are central: Pelops, Hercules, and King Iphitos
   http: //pe04.com/olympic/olympia/legends_o.php
   
   
9. The Ancient Olympic Games
   In this exhibit, you can compare ancient and modern Olympic sports, tour the site of Olympia as it looks today..
   http: //perseus.tufts.edu/Olympics/
   
   

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