Events+at+the+Games

__Events at the Games__

1.Events at the Games At the first one-day Olympic Games, the only event was a short sprint from one end of the stadium to the other. Gradually more events were added to make four days of competitions. They included wrestling, boxing, long jump, throwing the javelin and discus, and chariot racing. In the pentathlon, there were five events: running, wrestling, javelin, discus and long jump. One of the toughest events was the race for hoplites, men wearing armour and carrying shields. Winners were given a wreath of leaves, and a hero's welcome back home. Winners might marry rich women, enjoy free meals, invitations to parties, and the best seats in the theatre. The running track was much wider than a modern one. Twenty people could run at once.

2. Shields (escudos)  wreath (corona). Habéis olvidado incluir el significado. Habéis dejado palabras nuevas sin buscar: tough, enjoy, seats, wide, ...

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4. TRUE / FALSE SENTENCESa. In the first Olympic Games, the only event was a short sprint.b. In the pentathlon,  there were  were four events.c. Winners were given a gold medal. d. The running track was narrower in the ancient games.  5. __**Chariot Racing**__: Were one of the most popular sport in ancient Greece and Rome.__**Relief Racing:**__ The team members have to pass a relay for the partner to continue the race. Were different. y la comparación con los juegos modernos??

Work done by:-Gema Bernal Orive.-Mª Carmen Sánchez Guerrero.-Miriam Aragón Relinque.-Mariam Martín Rodríguez.