That same year, the first games were held.
Events also included running, hurdles, football and cycling on penny farthings.
None of the disturbances occurred and the first edition was a huge success.
This in turn brought in more spectators through organized pageantry and better advertising.
It was the largest prize on offer and was won by Petros Velissarios of Smyrna.
Velissariou was made the first Honorary Member of the Wenlock Olympian Class.
The next year, Brookes instigated the setting up of the annual Shropshire Olympian Games.
William Penny Brookes
Brookes was also instrumental in setting up the National Olympian Association based in Liverpool.
