in 2012, the olympics took place in the uk supporting education in ethiopia how did they start?
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In 2012, the Olympics took place in the UK
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How did they start?
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Games took place in Greece as early as 1,500 years ago!
This timeline shows before the Olympics started and a little while into the future.There are 500 years between each post!
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Where on this timeline were you born?
Where on the timeline did the early games in Greece take place?
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Men and boys came from all over Greece and as far away as Spain and Turkey to take part in tests of strength.
Here are some of the most ancient games: Discus Javelin
These sports are still in the Olympic Games now!
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Running Long jump Wrestling
What event would you most like to try?
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The First Official Olympic Games In 1896 Greece invited many other countries to take part in the
Olympic Games.
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Can you notice any differences?
Clue: Were there any women or Africans at the first Olympic games?
The Olympics today
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This is the Olympic Stadium in Athens in 1896
How does it compare to....
….The London 2012 Olympic Stadium?
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Nowadays, athletes from all over the world come to compete in the Olympics.
In 2012 we saw several athletes from Ethiopia. Ethiopians are famous for being very good runners!
Sule Utura Genzebe Dibaba Ayele Abishiro Haile Gebreselassie
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Many athletes’ biggest hope is to compete in the Olympics.
They work very hard and train for long hours in order to take part. They travel from all over the world to get
there.
Haile Gebreselassie is an Ethiopian athlete. He has won 2 gold medals at the Olympics! He
said “Winning a medal for my country is my dream come
true!”
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Do you think it is important to have a dream?
What’s your dream?