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776 BCE
Start of the Olympic Games
The first celebration of the Olympic Games in the city of Olympia (grecia) by the Ephors, magistrates of Elis. -
775 BCE
First winner of the Olympic Games
The first recorded winner was Coroebus by Elis, a cook. in the speed competition (unique at that time). -
708 BCE
New Sports
Pentathlon, boxing and wrestling are added to the Olympic program. -
680 BCE
Chariot Racing in Antiquity
The chariot race pulled by four horses is added... Pagondas of Thebes wins.