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Did women take part in sport in ancient Greece?

Yes

How did people get to Olympia?

They walked for several days or travelled by sea

What is a stadion?

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

What did the Olympics champions wear on their head?

An olive wreath

What were the five sports in the pentathlon?

Discus; javelin; long jump; running; wrestling

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

There was an opening and closing ceremony

How many sports were there in the pentathlon?

Five

Where did the first Olympics take place?

Olympia in Greece

When did the first Olympics take place?

776 BCE

'Winning was everything'. Why?

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