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How many running races are run at an Olympic games?
five
How many races did Michael Phelps swim in the 2008 Olympic games?
Michael phelps swam and won all eight of his races at the 2008 Beijing olympic games.
When was running introduced in the Olympics?
Running was a part of the first ancient Olympics in Olympia, Greece, in 776 BC. They had several different foot races in those first Olympic Games. See the Related Link.
What does MPC mean for the Olympic Games?
it means that the Olympic flag has some very diffiicut races
Were chariot races in the Olympic Games in ancient Greece?
Yes.
What year did Olympic races start?
1896, Athens - the first edition of the modern Olympic games
What happens in the races in armor for the ancient Olympic games?
athletes run 2 lengths of the track wearing a elmet, greaves (armour for the lower legs) and a shield
How or when did running become a sport?
the ancient Greeks first established running as a sport when they held olympic races where athletes would race naked.
What sled races down an icy track in the Olympic Games?
it's called luge
What were some customs at the Olympic games in ancient Greece?
Discus,javilen,chariot races, wrestling, foot races, boxing, and fully armored foot race.
What happened with the olympic games?
The Olympic games were very difficult, because the people from Africa Asia and Americans. They thought that Germany couldn't handle the races like they could' but all went well and the Olympic for Germany went very good for them. :)
What games are in the Olympic games?
depends on what category: summer or winter. below are what i came up with: summer has diving, swordfighting(really!), boat races, foot races...a little help? winter has snowboarding, skiing... ?
What were some of the Olympic games in ancient Greece?
There was Pankration - A very violent and deathly form of wrestling. Foot Races - Running on a track around the stadium. Race in Armour - A race in a helmet, greaves, sword and shield. Chariot Races - They were chariot races performed by either one horse or two horses. Mule Races - Races by donkeys. Wrestling. and many others.
What was used before starting blocks at olympic games?
races started from standing starts as in the long distance events
Why were the Olympics games re-established?
The Olympic Games were re-established to bring unity to nations and to show the world how people of different cultures and races are similar.
What games did they play at the first olympic games?
It originally consisted of foot races. Only men were allowed to compete, women weren't even allowed to watch.
Why could ladies not watch the Greek Olympic games?
becaus they were treated like slaves plus men have to runnaked in races
What is the meaning of olympic games?
A modified revival of the ancient Olympian games, consisting of international athletic games, races, etc., now held once in four years, the first having been at Athens in 1896.
How many races has Kelly Holmes ran?
33 olympic runing races
Name the athletic events that people enjoy watching at the Olympic games?
there is chariot races and boxing and horse races wrestling pankration and pentathlon long jump javelien throw track events
When were the original olympic events removed?
They were never removed because the first sport was running. Races are still run. However, some sports were discontinued to lack of interest.
What are the types of olympic foot races?
htere the vruning races which include the sprints and there are the hurdles
What is the gun called used running races?
The gun used in running races is called a starter's pistol.
What is the past tense of Lauren always wins running races?
Lauren always won running races.
What were the games in the first Olympic games?
The first games had one event: the stadion, a race from one end of the stadium to the other. Different races were added over time, followed by boxing and wrestling and then chariot racing.
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