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The only event at the very first (classical) Olympic games was the Stadion foot race. A Stadion was about 200m, and women were not allowed to compete, so it would be fair to say that the Men's 200m is the oldest ongoing Olympic event, and therefore Athletics the oldest ongoing Olympic Sport.
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Is basketball presently an Olympic sport?
no basketball is not presently an Olympic sport today
Has US won gold in Olympic karate?
Karate is not an Olympic sport. However, Tai Kwon Do is an Olympic sport and there have been a number of gold medals for the United States in this sport.
What sport made its first appearance as an official Olympic sport in Barcelona after being a demonstration sport seven times?
In 1992, baseball became an official Olympic sport at the Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona.Demonstration years (1912, 1936, 1952, 1956, 1964, 1984, 1988)
Why did snowboarding become an olympic sport?
It is not a normal sport it is like a challangeBecause they wanted a new sport.
Who supervise the Olympic games?
The commities for each type of sport that participates in the olympic games supervises it
What winter olympic sport uses the longest skiis?
Ski Jumping
Which olympic sport uses the longest ice skate blades?
speed skating
Is Kung Fu an Olympic sport?
No it is not an Olympic sport.
When was bowling an Olympic sport?
Unfortunately, bowling is not an Olympic sport
Is free jumping now an Olympic sport?
No it is not an Olympic sport.
Lacrosse an Olympic sport?
no it was in the Olympics twice, but is not an olympic sport
Is airsoft an Olympic sport?
No. Air rifles is an Olympic sport
Is powerwalking an Olympic sport?
Yes speedwalking is an Olympic sport.
Is tennis an original Olympic sport?
yes, it is an original Olympic sport.
When did the long jump become an Olympic sport?
It was a sport in the first Olympic.
Opinions on whether skateboarding should be an Olympic sport?
It is an Olympic sport
Is hunting an original Olympic sport?
No, hunting is not a original Olympic sport.
