6 avr. 1850 - Wenlock Games started
Description:
The Wenlock Olympian Games, dating from 1850, are a forerunner of the modern Olympic Games. They are organised by the Wenlock Olympian Society (WOS), and are held each year at venues across Shropshire, England, centred on the little market town of Wenlock. The first Games were a mixture of athletics and traditional country sports such as quoits, football and cricket. Events also included running, hurdles, football and cycling on penny farthingsAjouté au bande de temps:
Date:
6 avr. 1850
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 175 ans