奥林匹克运动会起源于古希腊,因举办地点在奥市市匹克而得名。传说古代奥运会是由众神之王宙斯所创始的。第1届古代奥运会于公元前776年举行,到公元394年共举行了293届。运动会每隔1417天即4年举行一届。后来人们将这一周期 The Olympic Games originated in ancient Greece, named after the city of Olympic in the city. Legend has it that the ancient Olympic Games was founded by the god Zeus. The 1st Ancient Olympic Games were held in 776 BC and held 293 times in 394 AD. The Games are held every 1417 days or 4 years. Later people will this cycle