Day 4 -4/18/2016 - Olympia, Greece
"Zeus' Playground" is another name for Olympia which housed the Panhellic games for 1000 years (every four years). The best athletes would come from all over Greece, slather themselves with olive oil and compete naked. We walked through the ruins of the training facilities and temples to Hera and Zeus. At the back of the complex was the huge track with sloped grass space for spectators. In ancient times, the competition consisted of running events, wrestling and fighting and horse racing. Winners were awarded a laurel from an olive branch.
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| Arch leading to the Olympic Stadium |
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| Temple of Zeus ruins |
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Footrace in Olympic stadium with my
travel crew
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