jan 1, 275 BC - During 650BC to 580BC the 'city-state' Corinth
(named after the word 'currant'!) was taken
over by Kypselos and he made himself the ruler.
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The games were held every 4 years in Olympia, in honour of the god Zeus. Some of the sports included wrestling, jumping, javelin and chariot racing. A crown of olive branches was awarded to the winner.
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