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    This document provides information about the ancient Olympic Games and matches Hungarian Olympic champions to their sports and achievements. Specifically, it discusses that the ancient Olympic Games began in 776 BC and were held every four years in honor of Zeus. It also provides details about the events and awards. Additionally, it lists seven Hungarian Olympic champions and their corresponding sports and accomplishments, including gold medals won at the Olympics and World Championships in judo, gymnastics, canoeing, swimming, and water polo.

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    This document provides information about the ancient Olympic Games and matches Hungarian Olympic champions to their sports and achievements. Specifically, it discusses that the ancient Olympic Games began in 776 BC and were held every four years in honor of Zeus. It also provides details about the events and awards. Additionally, it lists seven Hungarian Olympic champions and their corresponding sports and accomplishments, including gold medals won at the Olympics and World Championships in judo, gymnastics, canoeing, swimming, and water polo.

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    This document provides information about the ancient Olympic Games and matches Hungarian Olympic champions to their sports and achievements. Specifically, it discusses that the ancient Olympic Games began in 776 BC and were held every four years in honor of Zeus. It also provides details about the events and awards. Additionally, it lists seven Hungarian Olympic champions and their corresponding sports and accomplishments, including gold medals won at the Olympics and World Championships in judo, gymnastics, canoeing, swimming, and water polo.

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    This document provides information about the ancient Olympic Games and matches Hungarian Olympic champions to their sports and achievements. Specifically, it discusses that the ancient Olympic Games began in 776 BC and were held every four years in honor of Zeus. It also provides details about the events and awards. Additionally, it lists seven Hungarian Olympic champions and their corresponding sports and accomplishments, including gold medals won at the Olympics and World Championships in judo, gymnastics, canoeing, swimming, and water polo.

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    1.

    According to historical records, the first ancient Olympic Games can be traced back to
    a.) 877 BC.
    b.) 776 BC.
    c.) 677 BC.
    2. According to legend, the ancient Olympic Games were founded by
    a) Herakles
    b) Homer
    c) Herodotos
    3. The ancient Olympic Games continued to be played every
    a.) four years
    b.) five years
    c.) three years
    4. The Olympic victor received his first awards
    a.) at the end of the day
    b.) when the Games were over
    c.) right after the competition
    5. Every free-born Greek was allowed to take part in the games except for
    a.) maidens (unmarried women)
    b.) married women
    c.) poor women
    6. There were separate competitions for
    a.) soldiers and civilians
    b.) philosophers and craftsmen
    c.) men and boys
    7. During the official award ceremony the winner was given a
    a.) sacred olive tree wreath
    b.) gold medal
    c.) gold cup
    8. The Pentathlon became an Olympic sport and included the following sports:
    a.) running, high-jumping, throwing the javelin, swimming, wrestling
    b.) swimming, long-jumping, running, discus throw, pankration
    c.) running, jumping, discus throw, javelin throw, wrestling
    9. The Games were part of a religious festival and held in honour of
    a.) Apollo
    b.) Zeus
    c.) Poseidon
    10. Which statement is NOT true?
    a.) The pankration or all-in wrestling was the nastiest event.
    b.) Box fighters wore leather gloves.
    c.) Cheating was allowed.
    Match the Hungarian Olympic champions with their sports and achievements.

    a) Egerszegi Krisztina
    b) Kovács Antal
    c) Janics Natasa
    d) Kásás Tamás
    e) Ónódi Henrietta
    f) Növényi Norbert
    g) Csollány Szilveszter

    1. (born 28 May 1972 in Paks, Tolna) is a Hungarian judoka. He was elected Hungarian
    Sportsman of The Year in 1993 for winning a gold medal at that year's World Judo
    Championships. He won an Olympic gold medal in Barcelona in 1992.

    2. (born 13 April 1970 in Sopron, Hungary) is a former gymnast from Hungary. He won
    gold in the men's rings at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney with a score of 9.85.
    This achievement earned him the title 2000 Hungarian Sportsman of the year. He was
    once again chosen as sportsman of the year in 2002 after winning a gold medal at that
    year's World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.

    3. (born June 24, 1982 in Bačka Palanka, SFR Yugoslavia) is a Hungarian sprint canoer
    with a Serbian background, who won two Olympic gold medals in the sprint canoe
    events at the 2004 Summer Olympics and another gold and silver medal at the 2008
    Summer Olympics. She grew up in Serbia and competed for FR Yugoslavia at the
    2000 Summer Olympics before moving to Hungary. She was elected Hungarian
    Sportswoman of the Year in 2004 and 2010. Together with Katalin Kovács she earned
    the title Hungarian Sportsteam of the year in 2005, 2006 and 2010.

    4. born 16 August 1974 in Budapest, Hungary) is a Hungarian former world record


    holding swimmer and one of the greatest Hungarian Olympic champions of the
    modern era. She is a three time Olympian (1988, 1992 and 1996) and five time
    Olympic champion; and one of two individuals to have ever won the same swimming
    event at 3 consecutive Summer Olympics. She held the world record in the long
    course 200 m backstroke for almost 17 years.
    5. (born July 20, 1976 in Budapest) is a Hungarian water polo player, with a height of
    200 cm and a weight of 90 kg.
    6. Kásás is often described as the best defensive player of his era, if not the best overall.
    He is known for his ability to spring out of the water and block shots, as well as his
    strength in one-on-one situations. He is also noted for his highly accurate shots and
    passes.
    7.

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