Athletes+Notes

- In Ancient Greeks athletes were held in high regard by the general population.

- Every 4 years during the summer the Greek held the Olympics that lasted several days.

- The Olympics continued even after Greece became part of the Roman Empire.

- Athletes competed in variety of events such as the pentathlon, running, jumping, discus, javelin, boxing horse-riding events, and pankration

- The stadium was very wide, allowing lots of spectators watch the athletes and events, also at the beginning of the games, religious ceremonies were conducted.