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When did javelin originate?
The sport of javelin originated at the ancient Olympics, but the sport came from a hunting technique
What track and field events were there in ancient Greek Olympics?
javelin , sprint.
What was the ancient Greece sports?
The ancient Greeks competed in chariot racing, wrestling, javelin throwing, discus throwing, and foot races.
What was the most exciting game in ancient Olympics?
Possibly the discus or javelin throws.
What kind of events were in the Ancient Olympics?
There were events such as: javelin, discus, wrestling, boxing, long jump, chariot racing, and the pentathlon which included running, wrestling, javelin, discus and long jump But at the first ancient olympics there was only short sprints.
Which ancient Olympics contest included discus javelin long jump running and wrestling?
Pentathlon
What other events were introduced in to the ancient olympic games?
At the first recorded Olympics in 776 BC, the only event was a foot race of about 200 meters called the Stadion. At the first modern Olympics in 1896, events were competed in wrestling, athletics, swimming, fencing, cycling, tennis, shooting, weightlifting, and gymnastics.
What is the sport called in the Olympics with a javelin?
The Javelin Throw.
Name of three sports that were part of the ancient Olympics?
The stade race, a race of approximately 200 meters, was the only event competed at the first Olympics in 776 BC. Wrestling and pentathlon were added in 708 BC. The five events of the ancient pentathlon were wrestling, discus, javelin, running, and jumping. Boxing was added in 688 BC and chariot racing was added in 680 BC.
What were some of the sports held in ancient Olympics?
Foot races, javelin, discus, all-in wrestling, chariot racing.
List 3 events that were held in the ancient Olympics that are also held in the modern Olympics?
sprints boxing javelin (i'm pretty sure anyway)
What are the main events in the Olympics in Greece?
The ancient Greek Olympics was a three day event. The games included, running, long jump, boxing, and javelin throwing.
