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The ancient Olympic games were crowded with male athletes, but were there opportunities for females to compete in sports?

The timing of the games originated with the first Olympics, which were believed to have been held in 776 BC in ancient Greece, according to the International Olympics Committee. Time was then measured in “Olympiads,” which demarcated a four-year period. The Olympics were held at the beginning of each Olympiad to honor the Greek god Zeus.

Take a look at the history of ancient and modern Olympic games including the locations, winners list, medal tally and results of all seasons so far on myKhel.com.