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How many events were at the ancient Olympics?
There were 9 events at the ancient olympics
What things are the same about the ancient and modern Olympics?
They are both held every four years. They both competed in individual events to test their abilities.
Did they have the same events in ancient Olympics?
Most of the events from the Modern Olympics originally came from the Ancient Olympics but many more events have been added to the Modern Olympics...
Where and When were events for women introduced to the modern Olympics?
At the 1900 Games in Paris, women competed for the first time. The events women competed in were golf, tennis, and croquet.
Which of member of the royal family has competed at the Olympics?
Princess Anne in Equestrian events
Who is the oldest person to ever compete in the Olympics?
Oscar Swahn is the oldest person to ever compete in the Olympics. He competed in the 1920 Olympics at 72 years old. He competed in sport shooting events.
When did track and field become part of the Olympics?
Track and field has been a part of the Modern Olympics since the first Modern Games in 1896. The first event known to be competed at the Ancient Olympics was the stade run, a foot race of approximately 190 meters. So it could be said that track, or an ancient variation of track, has been competed at the Olympics since the first Ancient Olympics. History states that the pentathlon was included at the Games in 708 BC. This pentathlon consisted of discus, jumping, javelin, running, and wrestling. Discus and javelin are the first known 'field' events competed at the Olympics.
What events were held at the first ancient Olympics?
Chariot racing, running, and discus were among the events played in the ancient olympics.
Where did the events were in the ancient Olympics?
olympia
Who is the first filipino gymnast participated in the world Olympics?
Philippines first sent gymnasts to the Olympics in the 1964 Games in Tokyo. Fortunato Payao and Demetrio Pastrana competed in men's events and Evelyn Magluyan competed in women's events.
What events in the Olympics do south Africa compete in?
They have competed in * Golf *Soccer * swimming * Track
Are all of the events of the Ancient Olympics in the Modern Olympics?
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