According to tradition the first Olympics took place in 776 BC. While one legends claims the ... which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

The Origin of the Olympic Games (Event Page: First Olympics 776 BC) According to tradition the ... which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

The pentathlon in the ancient Games was comprised of ... The first record of an Olympic Games dates from 776 BC, although the games could have taken place long beforehand. Running was the only ...

Per tradition, the torch was lit on April 15 in Olympia, Greece, honoring the historical birthplace of the Ancient Olympic Games, which date back to 776 BC. Once lit, 600 torchbearers carried the ...

This stunning Greek peninsula offers stunning natural beaches, coves, charming towns, is the birthplace of the Olympic Games ...

Olympia was one of the oldest religious centres in Ancient Greece ... The first record of an Olympic Games dates from 776 BC, although the games could have taken place long beforehand.