SPMA 1P92 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: National Olympic Committee, United States Olympic Committee, Canadian Olympic Committee
9 Dec 2016
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Olympic sport chapter 10 notes- december 8, 2016. Competitions consisted of chariot racing, boxing, wrestling, footraces, discus, and archery. Games were held every four years until their abolition by the roman empire. Only greek men were allowed to participate. It was not until the modern olympic era that women were included and that people of different nations were allowed to compete. The modern era of the olympic games. Baron pierre de coubertin of paris is credited with restoring the games. He believed in a healthy body and a healthy soul and he envisioned amateur athletes from all around the world competing in a festival of sports. The reborn was in 1896 and were held in greece. Traditions like the opening and closing ceremonies, the medal ceremonies and flag raising, the housing of participants and the torch carrier were all made at the first. Both men and women were allowed to compete.
