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How long did the achient Olympics last?

I've read that people belive that the Ancient Olympic games were held for 5 days.


How long was the foot race in the ancient Olympic games?

About 200 metres.


What games were played at the first Olympic games?

The ancient Olympic Games were initially a one-day event until 684 BC, when they were extended to three days. In the 5th century B.C., the Games were extended again to cover five days. The ancient Games included running, long jump, shot put, javelin, boxing, pankration and equestrian events.


What athletic events were included in anicient pentathlons?

The first pentathlon was documented in Ancient Greece and was part of the Ancient Olympic Games. Five events were contested over one day for the Ancient Olympic pentathlon, starting with the long jump, javelin throwing, and discus throwing, followed by the stadion (a short foot race) and wrestling.


How long did the Olympic festival in Greece last?

it was for 2 days.

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How long did the ancient Olympic games last for?

i would say a week


How long does the olymipics last?

in the Ancient Greek Olympic Games, it lasted for 5 days


What was in the pentathlon in the ancient olympic games?

sprinting, long-jumping, javelin, discuss and wrestling were in the Pentathlon in the Ancient Olympic games


How long did the achient Olympics last?

I've read that people belive that the Ancient Olympic games were held for 5 days.


How long did the ancient Greece Olympic last?

They lasted for 5 days.


How long was the foot race in the ancient Olympic games?

About 200 metres.


How long did Ancient Greek Olympic games last for?

The first Ancient Olympics were held between 776BC and 393AD - a span of 1168 years.


How long do the olympic games last now?

6 days at least


What outdoor games did the ancient Greeks play?

Ostrakinda, Olympic Sports, Long Jump, and many more.


What did the ancient Greece play in the Olympic games?

they involved long jump wrestling fighting and running but no skating


The only event held at the earliest ancient Olympic Games was?

The stadion race (a 600 feet long foot race).


Which ancient contest included discus javelin long jump and wrestling?

The ancient contests that included discus, javelin, long jump, and wrestling were the games celebrating periodic religious festivals. These sports were included in the religious games - there were several such games - eg the Isthmian Games, the Pythian Games, the Olympic Games.