[Image] At first glance, the Olympic Games and meteorology may not

          appear to have much in common. Meteorology is a natural science

that deals with fundamental laws of physics and their application to

atmospheric phenomena, while the Olympic Games deal with the physical and

mental skills of athletes. On the other hand, meteorology and the Olympic

Games bear interesting historic similaritiesregarding their inception and

development. Both originated in Greece, and subsequent development of both

was dependent upon advances in technology.



The Discobolus by

Myron, circa 450 B.C.

The discus throw was

one of the competitions

of the ancient Olympic

Games, and the throw

remains one of the

track and field events

in the modern Games.



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