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What is the sport of an ancient Greece Olympic Games that involves throwing?
Discus, Javelin, Wrestling.
When did discus become part of the olympic games?
776 BC
Which ancient Olympic sports are still in today's modern Olympics?
Events in the Ancient Games that are in the Modern Games include: running events, boxing, wrestling, long jump, javelin, discus, and Equestrian events. source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Olympic_Games
What ancient games did the Greeks create that we still celebrate today?
They did the Olympics and the Pentathlon, which is running, Greek wrestling, discus, javelin, and jumping.
Who invented the olympic games in 1800?
In ancient Greece, the Greeks invented the Olympic Games in honor of their gods. These athletic contests began about 776 BC. The games were held in Olympia, Greece and some of the athletic events included discus throws, running, and wrestling.
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