In 776 BC - roughly over 2,700 years ago, the people of ancient Greece began competing in athletic events to honor their gods. They also competed to show their physical prowess and unite the city-states (if only for a short time).
Today, the Olympic Games are a multi-billion dollar event. Held every four years (two years between Summer and Winter Games), the Olympics do the exact same things as the ancient games - unite the world, showcase athletic ability and honor the nature of competition.
Before we take look into the Olympic's origins, enjoy the video - Today's Olympic Games.
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