ATHENS

FIRST ATTEMPTS

1896 OLYMPICS

ISSUES

SYMBOLS

Stadium

Parade

Anthem

G. Averof

S. Louis

The parade

The parade constitutes the celebration of the modern era national states and symbolizes their pride and strength, simultaneously communicating the message of unity. The spectators participate in this celebration showing their enthusiasm. The parade of Olympic champions, with which the Games were concluded, is indicative of that meaning:

"After the award of the prizes, the parade of the Olympic victors took place in the stadium, according to the schedule. Led by Mr. Manos, director of the Games, the Olympic victors and those who came second, bearing the honourable wreath of either a wild olive tree or a laurel, paraded around the field, at a slow pace, to the enthusiastic music of the bands. In the first rank was Louis waving a small Greek flag enthusiastically.
In the end of the parade, the king exclaimed:
"I declare the end of the first International Olympic Games!"

[Beck, Ch. (ed.), Oi Olympiakoi Agones, 776 BC - 1896 (The Olympic Games, 776 BC - 1896), Athens 1896]

 

Modern Olympic Games:
From Athens of 1896 to Athens of 2004

Topography:
Short description of the monuments at ancient Olympia

3D reconstructions:
Some of the most important buildings in ancient Olympia rendered in three-dimensions.

VRML:
3D reconstruction of the Temple of Zeus in ancient Olympia.

Other games:
Short reference on other famous contests in ancient Greece

In the first person:
Young Ariston shares his experience in the Olympic Games

Olympic victors:
Database of the ancient Olympic victors based on each athletic event and each Olympiad

Specimen sources

Bibliography