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Facts and values about the ancient Olympic games

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How many sports were there in the pentathlon?

Five

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What is a stadion?

A short running race; a sprint of 180-240 metres

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What did the Olympics champions wear on their head?

An olive wreath

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Where did the first Olympics take place?

Olympia in Greece

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When did the first Olympics take place?

776 BCE

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How did people get to Olympia?

They walked for several days or travelled by sea

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What happened at the beginning and end of the five-day Olympics?

There was an opening and closing ceremony

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Did women take part in sport in ancient Greece?

Yes

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What were the five sports in the pentathlon?

Discus; javelin; long jump; running; wrestling

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'Winning was everything'. Why?

There were no medals, no prizes, no second or third places.

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