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  the first olympic games were held in greece
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  Equestrian sports was introduced in 680BC. The stadium was to small for the Four Horse Chariot Race so the horse racing was held at the hippodrome next to the stadium.
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  Women competed for the first time
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  Gold, silver and bronze medals were introduced
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  Olympic Stadium
