Today the most famous one is the Olympic Games. However, there was also the Marathon, and, on a less mainstream level, the Spartathlon (a race from Athens to Sparta.)
the crossfit games
The Sydney to Hobart Yaght race.
The Olympics.
Formula 1 Grand Prix
The summer olympics
Soccer
the soccer world cup
The Iron man competition
The sporting event that is held annually at the Pine Mountain Resort is called the Pine Mountain Ski Jump. It is hosted by the Kiwanis Ski Club. It began in 1937.
world cup football
Tour de France