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The Agon Capitolinus, or Contest at the Capitoline, had a variety of activities, including foot races, boxing, discus and javelin throwing, poetry contests (Greek and Latin), and music.

The Agon Capitolinus was begun by the Emperor Domitian in 86 AD.

Source: Daily Life in ancient Rome, Jerome Carcopino (available on Google Books).

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