Winter Learning Journey - Day 1

Day 1 - Activities 1 -3 for the Winter Learning Journey

Day 1 - Activity 1: Let’s imagine that you were alive 2792 years ago and invited to compete in the first ever ancient Olympic Games. Which of these events: running, wrestling, boxing, pankration, horse racing and pentathlon would you compete in? Click on the name of the sport and it will take you to a site that tells you about the sport. On your blog tell us which sport you would choose and why you chose it.

I would choose Pentathlon because it has a series of sports all in one. I really enjoy Pentathlon because running, long jump, discus, javelin and wrestling are in it.

Day 1 -  Activity 2:  In the ancient Olympic Games the winner of each event was called the Olympionic. Instead of a gold medal, the winner had a palm leaf placed in their hands and a crown placed on their head to show that they were the winner. Arguably one of the most famous Olympians was a man named ‘Milo of Kroton’ (see picture below). Use Google to research ‘Milo of Kroton’ and post three interesting facts about him on your blog.

Milo of Kroton

Fact 1 - Milo of Kroton was a 6th century BC wrestler, who enjoyed a brilliant wrestling career.

Fact 2 - According to Pausanias her was the son of Diotimus

Fact 3 - He was trapped on a tree crelt and had been devoured by a bunch of wolfs.

Bonus -  During the ancient Olympic Games, men were allowed to compete in the events but women were not. In fact, women were often forbidden from even watching the games. In your opinion, is this a fair rule? Why or why not? On your blog please tell us what you think about this interesting rule.

My opinion

With this ancient Olympic Games, I thought to myself a lot, and I have decided that it isn’t fair. We are all equals and should be treated the same way. My opinion my be different to others but this is my own.