Dolichos | running race | Britannica (original) (raw)

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ancient Olympic Games

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  In Olympic Games: Competition and status
  …and four years later the dolichos, a long-distance race possibly comparable to the modern 1,500- or 5,000-meter events, was added. Wrestling and the pentathlon were introduced in 708 bce. The latter was an all-around competition consisting of five events—the long jump, the javelin throw, the discus throw, a footrace, and…
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  In ancient Olympic Games: Events
  …and four years later the dolichos, a long-distance race possibly comparable to the modern 1,500- or 5,000-meter events, was added. Wrestling and the pentathlon were introduced in 708 bce. The latter was an all-around competition consisting of five events—the long jump, the javelin throw, the
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