Yikes, Ten Olympics! (and more)

Carole Wimberg Cadora's Olympic Journal of Beijing Olympics 2008, Athens 2004, Salt Lake City 2002, Sydney 2000, Atlanta 1996, Barcelona 1992, Los Angeles 1984, Montreal 1976, Munich 1972 and Mexico 1968 and...the olympic spirit. Weaving present and past, the blog gives different perspectives, working in broadcasting within the International Broadcasting Center yet includes the great fun of experiencing the games as an outsider with no credentials. (added later: Vancouver 2010, London 2012)

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Ancient Olympics and Emperor Theodosius

The Games were part of history as far back 776 BC! An olive wreath was given to the winner of the ancient games. Additional games and prizes were added over hundreds of years. Prizes became quite grand, so grand that by 393 AD bribery and corruption caused Emperor Theodosius to ban the games!

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Unknown said...: I can't wait to hear all about Rio!; August 3, 2016 at 8:34 AM

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Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Ancient Olympics and Emperor Theodosius

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