... to the Greeks. The first Olympic Games were made up of only foot races and later through the centuries expanded to include wrestling, javelin hurling, discus throwing, boxing, jumping, chariot racing, horse riding, the pankration and the pentathlon. The period of competition gradually expanded to five days and the festivals to one month. The foot races included four types of ... racing. The stadion was the oldest event in which runners sprinted for 192 meters or 1 strade. The 2-strade race was 384 meters and long distance running ranged from 1,344 to 4,608 ... was down. Jumpers held l...

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... , or fight in wars, unlike the Olympics today (Olympics Greece, Internet). Some of the events were the diaulos, the dolichos, the penthalon and wrestling, boxing, four-horse chariot racing, the pankration, and horse racing. The orders of the events were unknown. Boys under the age of eighteen were also allowed to participate in the Olympics, in the 37th Olympiad. Prizes were offered ... ...

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... , or fight in wars, unlike the Olympics today (Olympics Greece, Internet). Some of the events were the diaulos, the dolichos, the penthalon and wrestling, boxing, four-horse chariot racing, the pankration, and horse racing. The orders of the events were unknown. Boys under the age of eighteen were also allowed to participate in the Olympics, in the 37th Olympiad. Prizes were offered ... ...

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... gave the opportunity for many other athletes. The pentathlon was eventually added. This event consisted of running, jumping, throwing the discus and javelin, and also wrestling. (Greenberg 13) Later, chariot racing, running in armor, and boxing was added. With the expanded competitions, the length of the games also increased. Eventually, the games had increased to a five-day period. (13) The games ... ...

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Yacht racing's most prestigious event the America's Cup has a long and fruitful history. What is generally referred to as the America's Cup however, is in fact an umbrella term for two competitions. ... ...

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