How did it really Start
The Olympic Games is just one of the numerous ritual games the Greeks celebrate. These games became the most important and as early as 776 BC a list of champions exists. The first Games lasted only for a day and consist of only one event which is a race of about 210 yards which is the length of the stadium. When it was extended, it ran for about to 5 days which evolved to 4 running events. Combat sports were also included such as boxing and the pankration. Soon enough even racing chariots were included and it was called the pentathlon.