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Image caption, The ancient Olympic athletes would enter the stadium by walking under this archway. The ancient games were also a religious festival, held in honour of Zeus, the king of the gods.

Image caption, The ancient Olympic athletes would enter the stadium by walking under this archway. The ancient games were also a religious festival, held in honour of Zeus, the king of the gods.

Ancient Olympics - Yep, just like in the movies ... There were hot air balloon races on the outskirts of the city in Vincennes. Athletes were judged on distance traveled, time in the air, and ...