1. The thesis statement will be one that states the direct focus of your essay. Here are a few examples:
The first Olympic games paved the way for the sporting events we enjoy today.
Ancient Greece reinforced the trend of Olympic athletes being looked upon as heroes.
The early Olympic games were more challenging than sports of the 21st century.
These are just a few possible thesis statements that relate to your topic.
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