A Gift Of Peace From The Past,
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Since 1896, the year the Olympics were resurrected from ancient
history, the Olympics have been a symbol of the camaraderie and harmony
possible on a global scale. The gathering of athletic representatives,
the pride of the pack, from participating governments, even throughout
the recent Cold War ....
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.... subsequent games, additional events were to be added, most likely to
increase the challenge to these amazing athletes. In 724 BC, the
diaulos, a two stade race, was added, followed by a long distance race,
about 2 ΒΌ miles and called the dolichos, at the next games four years
later. Wrestling and the famous Pentathlon were introduced in 708 BC.
The Pentathlon consisted of five events; the long jump, javelin throw,
discus throw, foot race, and wrestling. The Pentathlons, especially t ....
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