The Olympics By 24fkeifer 776 BCE Ancient Olympics began Period: 776 BCE to 2018 The Olypics 680 BCE foot race, and chariot racing began. 648 BCE Pankration began 64 Emperor Nero entered an Olympic chariot race 1836 Women's gymnastics began 1896 Swimming, and men gymnastics began 2008 Baseball and Softball were removed. 2018 Games will be held in Pyeongchang next year.
