Part one of term paper
The ancient Olympic Games started in 776 B.C. in Olympia, Greece. It was held in the Hippodrome. The only event was the 200 yard footrace. During the first Olympic Games, the athletes wore shorts called zomas. I guess you now want to know why most pictures of athletes in the Olympics are in the nude. Some Greeks said a Spartan named Acanthu ...

Part two of term paper
... the Olympics were restarted by Baron Pierre de Coubertin. The ancient Greeks were highly competitive and belived strongly in the concept of agon, or competition. The ultimate Greek goal was to be the best. All aspects of life, especially athletics, were centered around this concept. It was therefore considered one of the greatest honors to winn a victory at Olympia.The fact that the only prize given at Olympia was an olive wreath illustrates this point. The athletes competed for honor, not for m ...