The ancient olympic sports were: running, long jump, shot put, javelin and pankration.
Later boxing and equestrian events were added,
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Chariot Racing, Weightlifting and the pentathalon. the pentathalon consisted of discus throwing, javelin throwing, Wrestling, running and long jumping.
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No. The Olympics were only track and field and the winners received laurel leaf crowns.
They played standard sports.
Well, the Greeks loved competitions. So they made up a game called the Olympics, which modernized to the sports we have today. The Olympics were not the only competition in Ancient Greece, but the most popular.