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How long did the ancient olympic games last?

7 days


What was the only event held at the earliest ancient olympic?

The stadion race (a 600 feet long foot race).


What athletic events were included in anicient pentathlons?

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.


How long did the achient Olympics last?

I've read that people belive that the Ancient Olympic games were held for 5 days.


What games were played at the first Olympic games?

The ancient Olympic Games were initially a one-day event until 684 BC, when they were extended to three days. In the 5th century B.C., the Games were extended again to cover five days. The ancient Games included running, long jump, shot put, javelin, boxing, pankration and equestrian events.