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Olympics were held in order to prepare for war. The Olympics were considered a religious event where the athletes participated to honor Zeus (father of all gods). There 9 games that were Boxing Discus Javelin Racing (200 m, 400 m, 1500 - 1800 m) Equestrian (Chariot) Long jump Pankration Wrestling.Athletes were awarded olive wreaths There were no team sports, meaning everyone competed for themselves The athletes would wrap their hands with leather There was only one winner out of the whole Olympics Cities that had conflict would declare truces as the Olympics was more important that wars. The ancient olympics were a religious festival started in 776 BC, they were held on M.T Olympus and lasted 5 days. There would be a truce one month before the games were held so that the city-states could travel safely to the olympics.