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The earliest known event was the footrace.

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What was the only event held at the earliest Olympics games?

Archery


What year was the second event added to the ancient Olympics?

There was no second event. Some of the events already came and the first ones were card games.


Who won the first Ancient Greece Olympic Games?

The victor of the sprint race, which was the only event in the first Olympics.


The only event held at the earliest ancient Olympic Games was?

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


What are the main events in the Olympics in Greece?

The ancient Greek Olympics was a three day event. The games included, running, long jump, boxing, and javelin throwing.


In what year did wrestling become a sport in the Olympics?

The first recorded wrestling match at the Olympics occurred during the ancient Olympics in 708 BC. For the modern Games that started in 1896, wrestling has been event in all Games except for the 1900 Games in Paris.


In the Beijing games 2008 what happens in the event luge?

luge is a winter Olympics event, the Beijing Olympics were the summer Olympics


When did ancient Greeks start Olympics?

The first ever ancient olympics were held in Olympia, Greece in 776BC. The only event that year was a single race around the stadium, and the games lasted one day.


What was the prize for second ancient Olympics games?

what is the prize for 2nd in the acient Olympics games


Did the ancient Olympics have the winter games?

no


Who can host the games in the Ancient Olympics games?

olymipa


Was Poseidon a part of the Ancient Olympics?

Poseidon was partly related to the Ancient Greek Olympics. The Isthmian Games were sacred to Poseidon and Palaimon. These games were 1 year before and 1 year after the olympics. The games consisted main event was horse racing due to Poseidon being believed to be the creator of horses. As well as this, musical contests also took place.