What are the were the events inn ancient Olympics?

Answer 1

At the first Olympic Games the only event was the short foot race of one stadion (about 200 metres). Gradually, other events were added. At the end, the events were as follows:

• stadion, a foot-race of one lap of the stadium
• diaulos, a foot-race of two laps of the stadium
• dolichos, a steeplechase foot race of perhaps five kilometres
• hoplitodromos, a middle-distance foot-race for runners in full armour with helmet and greaves, carrying a shield
• pygmachia, boxing
• pale, Wrestling
• pankration, all-in unarmed fighting
• chariot-racing
• the pentathlon, wrestling, long jump, javelin throw, discus throw, stadion