Ancient Sports Heroes

Cynisca of Sparta

If you are amazed by our modern day athletes just like Lebron James, Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt, Cathy Freeman and Mark Spitz, then we are here to show you a list of ancient sports heroes. These are ancient athletes who also had their way on how to capture the public’s attention. They … Read more

What Were the First Modern Olympic Sports?

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The first international Olympic games held in modern history was the 1896 Summer Olympics which was officially known as the Games of the I Olympiad. It was organized by the International Olympic Committee that was founded by Pierre de Coubertin. This Olympic games was held from April 6 to 15, 1896 in … Read more

What Were the Original Ancient Olympic Sports?

What Were the Original Ancient Olympic Sports?

The ancient Olympics were different compared to the modern Games we have today. It’s because during those times, there were fewer events or sports played, and only free men who spoke Greek were allowed to compete, unlike in the present time where athletes from any country can join. The Ancient Olympic Games … Read more

Odd Sports You Didn’t Know Were in the Olympics

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Despite being the most prestigious sporting event in the world, the Olympics is not without its share of oddities. These strange and obscure sporting events only make the Olympics history even more worth checking out. After reading this, you will feel glad that some of the games are no longer featured in … Read more

Olympic Medalists With Significant Showbiz Careers

Olympic Medalists With Significant Showbiz Careers

Some of these people are famous for their showbiz careers that you’d forget they are actually Olympic medalists! We list down a few of them: Before her much-publicized gender transition, Caitlyn Jenner was once Bruce Jenner, an Olympic gold medalist in 1975 and 1976 both in decathlon division. She starred in the … Read more