there were running races and boxing and many more .
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yes
they had car races
Men sports (races).
They were run to honout the geek gods.
Wrestling! Races, sort of disk throwing.
The Olympics find their root in Ancient Greece were races were first held to honor the God of the Gods, Zeus and were later adopted as the Olympics.
Swimming
Foot races, javelin, discus, all-in wrestling, chariot racing.
They weren't timed. Whoever crossed the finish line first, won. Period.
there are 35 races in the olimpacs
It depends upon the particular Olympics. There are summer and winter Olympics. Examples of races in the summer Olympics include competitions among the world's fastest runners and swimmers. Examples of races in the winter Olympics include competitions among the world's fastest skiers.