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In the late period of the ancient Olympic Games, a Roman emperor took part in the ten-car race. Who is this Rome?
Nero. Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus (AD 37 +65438+February 05+June 9, 68), emperor of the Roman Empire, reigned from AD 54 to 68.

Nero took part in the 10 car race in the Olympic Games. After he rushed out of the starting line in a racing car pulled by ten fine horses, he was upset before the half-way because of his rough driving skills. However, the referee of that Olympic Games still declared him the champion of the event. Nero was very satisfied with the "prudent" referee and rewarded him with a large sum of money when he left Olympia.

Olympic Games (Greek: ο λ υ μ π ι α κ ο? Αγ? νε? ; French: Jeux olympiques;; English: The Olympic Games (hereinafter referred to as the "Olympic Games") is the largest comprehensive sports meeting in the world sponsored by the International Olympic Committee. Held once every four years, the duration shall not exceed 16 days. This is the most influential sports event in the world.

It is divided into Summer Olympics, Summer Paralympics, Winter Olympics, Winter Paralympics, Summer Youth Olympics, Winter Youth Olympics, World Summer Special Olympics, World Winter Special Olympics, Summer Deaf Olympics and Winter Deaf Olympics. In the Olympic Games, countries use sports to communicate with each other's cultures and learn from each other's sports skills, with the aim of encouraging people to stick to sports.

The Olympic Games originated in ancient Greece more than 2,000 years ago and got its name because it was held in Olympia. After the closure of the ancient Olympic Games 1500 years, Coubertin, a Frenchman, put forward an initiative to host the modern Olympic Games at the end of 19. 1894 Olympic Committee was established, 1896 First Olympic Games, 1924 First Winter Olympics, 1960 First Paralympic Games, 20 10 First Youth Olympic Games.

20 17 July, the IOC decided to host the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France and the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, USA.

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Baidu Encyclopedia-Olympics