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Which ancient contest included discus javelin long jump and wrestling?
The ancient contests that included discus, javelin, long jump, and wrestling were the games celebrating periodic religious festivals. These sports were included in the religious games - there were several such games - eg the Isthmian Games, the Pythian Games, the Olympic Games.
What are some things ancient Greeks used that are still in use todays Olympics?
discus and the javelin discus and the javelin
Who invented the javelin throw?
The javelin throw is believed to have originated in ancient Greece. It was part of the Olympic Games and was not attributed to a specific individual inventor, but rather to the history and culture of the ancient Greeks.
When was the javelin invented?
The javelin has ancient origins, with its use dating back to prehistoric times as a hunting tool. It was later adopted as a weapon in warfare and was a prominent event in the ancient Olympic Games, which began in 776 BC. The modern javelin, used in athletics today, was standardized in the late 19th century, with significant developments occurring in the early 20th century.
Ancient Greek Sports?
It began with a single one - a 200 metre foot race. This was progressively extended to include an increasing range of activities including javelin throwing, chariot racing, all-n wrestling etc.
3 games they played in the early Olympics?
javelin,wrestling and long jump
What sports did Romans play?
Romans Played All Sorts Of Games But Mainly Athletics. They Were Javelin Throwing, Discus Throwing And Boxing They Were The Most Popular.
What are some games starting with J?
javelin
Did women compete in the ancient javelin games?
No.
Did fatima whitbread ever win an olympic gold medal?
No ... she won a bronze in javelin at the 1984 Games in Los Angeles and a silver in javelin at the 1988 Games in Seoul but no gold.
What were the first sports in the Olympic games?
one was the javelin from Olivia
What ancient sports are still in the modern games olympic?
Discus and javelin.
Olympic gold medal winers from new zealand in javelin?
Through the 2008 Games in Beijing, no New Zealander has won a gold medal in javelin.
Which ancient contest included discus javelin long jump and wrestling?
The ancient contests that included discus, javelin, long jump, and wrestling were the games celebrating periodic religious festivals. These sports were included in the religious games - there were several such games - eg the Isthmian Games, the Pythian Games, the Olympic Games.
What games in the fiirst olympic games?
Javelin throw, discus, running, at the end fighting to find the winner.
What does Odysseus win during the games at Phaeacia?
Disc Throwing Contest.
What events were made up of the ancient pentathlon in the ancient Olympic Games?
The ancient Greece played Javelin, wrestling, weightlifting, swimming, cycling, fencing, gymnastics .Also they played shop-put and also horse riding.
