What happened at the first Olympic games?

The first Olympic Games took place in 776 BC in Olympia, Greece, as a religious festival honoring Zeus. Athletes from various city-states competed in events like running, Wrestling, and boxing. The games were held every four years and marked a significant cultural event in ancient Greece, promoting unity among the often-warring city-states. The victor of the first recorded event, a sprint, was a runner named Coroebus.