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sprinting, long-jumping, javelin, discuss and wrestling were in the Pentathlon in the Ancient Olympic games
Pentathlon.
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The pentathlon is a modern Olympics sport.
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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.
Discus-throwing, long jump, javelin-throwing, running the stadion, wrestling
the answer to your question is Pentathlon that is the name of the 5 test of strength and skill.
A pentathlon is an event with five sports. modern pentathlon contains the sports: 1. Pistol Shooting 2. fencing 3. freestyle swimming 4. show jumping 5. a 3km cross country run. The pentathlon got its inspiration from the Ancient Greeks.
It wasn't. There were a variety of events in the Ancient Olympics. For example: Pentathlon. Running / Jumping Wrestling. Boxing. Pankration. Equestrian events.