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The Pankration (Wrestling). It only stopped when someone was unconscious or dead!

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Most likely boxing. They did not separate the classes by weight or height, so it was pretty bad, not to mention, they didn't use gloves, they used......thongs....

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wrestling or when men had to run a race in full armour and a heavy shield

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Was triathlon an event in the ancient Olympics?

No


Why was the pankration considered the nastiest game in the ancient olympic games?

Yes becasue it was known to be the fairest event to all people


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What are the main events in ancient Olympics?

The main event was the triathlon hope this helps :-)


What was the only event held in the ancient Olympics in 776 BC?

life or death.


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By foot or boat unless they were entering in an equestrian event.


Who took part in the ancient Olympics?

ANY free man in a Greek polis could participate in the Olympics if he was fit for event.