Georgia and elaina

The History of the olympic Games

By Georgia and Elaina

776 bcThe first ever Olympic games take place.There is only one event-a running race.

393 ADThe olympic Games are banned for being pagan festival

1908The Games are moved to London from rome whenMount vesuvius erupts.

1912Women are allowed to compete in swimming for The first time . American women do because they have to wear long skirts for all events.

Games are cancalled because of world war 1

1920The olympic flag is first introduced.the ringsRepresent the 5 continents.

1924The first winter games take place