... to signify dedication to the Olympic gods. The purpose of these games was to portray the physical qualities and performance of the young population as well as form good relationships between cities. "Although mortal, their Olympic victories immortalized them." (National Olympic Committee) The running contest in that ... day included three types of races: the stade race which was the test of speed and was the length of the Olympic track, the dialuos which equaled two stades, ... and the dolichos which ranged between 7-24 stades! (National Olympic Committee) Today, although the concepts ...

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