sports hard MCQ

Which event was NOT part of ancient Olympic Games?

  1. Stadion Race
  2. Pankration
  3. Marathon
  4. Chariot Racing

Answer: Marathon

Marathon was invented for 1896 modern Olympics commemorating legend of Pheidippides. Ancient Games featured stadion, pentathlon, wrestling, pankration, and equestrian events.

Topic Olympics - Ancient Events
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