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What are the legacy sports of ancient Greece?
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Ancient Greek Sports?
It began with a single one - a 200 metre foot race. This was progressively extended to include an increasing range of activities including javelin throwing, chariot racing, all-n wrestling etc.
What sports do they play in Greece?
Some of the sports played in Ancient Greece included discus-throwing, wrestling, and long-jumping.
Did ancient Greece invent the Olympics?
Yes, the Greeks invented the Olympics and held tornaments in Olympus. Sports like archery, javelin throwing, wrestling. BTW they did it naked.
List 5 event that were in the first ancient Olympic games?
The ancient Greek Olympic sports were mostly throwing events like javlin. They also had running and long jump and high jump.
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