Lily's Olympic poster

By lavink
  • 776 BCE

    First recorded Olympics

    First recorded Olympics
  • 760 BCE

    It had one event - a race.

    It had one event - a race.
  • 750 BCE

    Olympics started in ancient Greece

  • 740 BCE

    Ancient Olympics honored Zeus.

    Ancient Olympics honored Zeus.
  • 730 BCE

    Other events in the ancient Olympics: Hoplitodrome (race in full armor), Pentathalon (5 sports), and Chariot races.

  • 730 BCE

    Only men could participate and watch.

  • 720 BCE

    Winners were crowned with olive leaf wreaths.

    Winners were crowned with olive leaf wreaths.

  • Pierre de Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee.

    Pierre de Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee.

  • The Winter Olympics was added.

    The Winter Olympics was added.