Undated Antiqued Ancient Greek Olympic Athlete Commemorative Pin. This looks like an antiqued bronze finish. 25mm diameter. Produced by the Soviet Union in the 1970's as a commemorative pin. Bent wire pin-back. Used in excellent condition. Only 15K produced.
The Ancient Olympic Games-According to legend, the ancient Olympic Games were founded by Heracles (the Roman Hercules), a son of Zeus. Yet the first Olympic Games for which we still have written records were held in 776 BCE (though it is generally believed that the Games had been going on for many years already). At this Olympic Games, a naked runner, Coroebus (a cook from Elis), won the sole event at the Olympics, the stade - a run of approximately 192 meters (210 yards). This made Coroebus the very first Olympic champion in history.
The ancient Olympic Games were initially a one-day event held in Olympia, Greece until 684 BC, when they were extended to three days. In the 5th century B.C., the Games were extended again to cover five days. The ancient Games included running, long jump, shot put, javelin, boxing, pankration and equestrian events.