Ancient Milestones

BC

776-First recorded Olympic Games, with just one race, the stade.

720-From the 15th Olympics on, the athletes run naked.

708-The five-event pentathlon (long jump, discus, sprint, javelin, wrestling) is introduced into the Games.

688-Boxing first included in the Olympics.

680-Chariot racing makes first appearance in the Games.

648-The 33rd Games see the introduction of horse-racing and vicious no-holds-barred combat sport called pankration

632-The first contests for boys.

520-A race in armour is introduced

AD

394-The Olympic Games are abolished.

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