Like our Olympics, though, winning athletes were heroes who put their home towns on the map. One young Athenian nobleman defended his political reputation by mentioning how he entered seven chariots in the Olympic chariot-race. This high number of entries made both the aristocrat and Athens look very wealthy and powerful.
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Boxing
Equestrian eventsChariot racing
Riding
Pankration
PentathlonDiscus
Javelin
Jump
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Wrestling
Running
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