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There were several events in t he Ancient Olympics including running, long jump, shot put, javelin, boxing, pankration(fighting) and equestrian events.

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How many sporting activtites the ancient Romans did in their opympics?

Although the ancient Romans has games and athletic contests, they never had an "Olympics". Th Olympic games were Greek and held in Greece.Although the ancient Romans has games and athletic contests, they never had an "Olympics". Th Olympic games were Greek and held in Greece.Although the ancient Romans has games and athletic contests, they never had an "Olympics". Th Olympic games were Greek and held in Greece.Although the ancient Romans has games and athletic contests, they never had an "Olympics". Th Olympic games were Greek and held in Greece.Although the ancient Romans has games and athletic contests, they never had an "Olympics". Th Olympic games were Greek and held in Greece.Although the ancient Romans has games and athletic contests, they never had an "Olympics". Th Olympic games were Greek and held in Greece.Although the ancient Romans has games and athletic contests, they never had an "Olympics". Th Olympic games were Greek and held in Greece.Although the ancient Romans has games and athletic contests, they never had an "Olympics". Th Olympic games were Greek and held in Greece.Although the ancient Romans has games and athletic contests, they never had an "Olympics". Th Olympic games were Greek and held in Greece.


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

The earliest known event was the footrace.


How often were the ancient Olympics they held?

ancient Olympics were held every 4 years


Olympics was dedicated to which god?

In the ancient Olympics, the event was dedicated to god Zeus by the Greek people. The Olympics was held in the Olympia plains of Peloponnesus, Greece.


Why are the Olympics held every four years?

According to the International Olympic Committee website, the Olympics are held every four years to respect the origins of the Ancient Olympics which were held every four years.An Olympiad is four years in length and this is the length of time chosen to be between the Olympics in both the modern and ancient eras. Although an IOC-sanctioned event was held in 1906 (but the IOC do not widely regarded this event as an Olympics) and the idea to hold events in the gap between olympics was dropped).

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What was the only athletic event held at at the first ancient Olympics?

Discus.


What were some stuff that happened in 776bc ancient Greece?

The First Olympics were held in Athens. According to the legend Heracles was the founder of this athletic event. Heracles also known as Zeus's son. It was the only athletic event that was held in Athens at the time.


How many sporting activtites the ancient Romans did in their opympics?

Although the ancient Romans has games and athletic contests, they never had an "Olympics". Th Olympic games were Greek and held in Greece.Although the ancient Romans has games and athletic contests, they never had an "Olympics". Th Olympic games were Greek and held in Greece.Although the ancient Romans has games and athletic contests, they never had an "Olympics". Th Olympic games were Greek and held in Greece.Although the ancient Romans has games and athletic contests, they never had an "Olympics". Th Olympic games were Greek and held in Greece.Although the ancient Romans has games and athletic contests, they never had an "Olympics". Th Olympic games were Greek and held in Greece.Although the ancient Romans has games and athletic contests, they never had an "Olympics". Th Olympic games were Greek and held in Greece.Although the ancient Romans has games and athletic contests, they never had an "Olympics". Th Olympic games were Greek and held in Greece.Although the ancient Romans has games and athletic contests, they never had an "Olympics". Th Olympic games were Greek and held in Greece.Although the ancient Romans has games and athletic contests, they never had an "Olympics". Th Olympic games were Greek and held in Greece.


Why was the Olympics held?

The Ancient Olympics were held to honor Zeus, the king of the gods. But the Olympics now are held because Baron De Coubertin (reviver of the Olympics) re-started them to make athletic internationalism.


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

The earliest known event was the footrace.


What is traditionally the last athletic event to be held at the summer Olympics?

Men's 100 metre sprint final


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

life or death.


In which country were the ancient Olympics held?

The Ancient Olympics were held in Olympia, Greece. Modern Olympics are held in various areas.


How often were the ancient Olympics they held?

ancient Olympics were held every 4 years


Olympics was dedicated to which god?

In the ancient Olympics, the event was dedicated to god Zeus by the Greek people. The Olympics was held in the Olympia plains of Peloponnesus, Greece.


When was the first athletic game of the Olympics held?

Olympia


Where was the ancient Olympics held?

it was held in ancient Greece in Olympus

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