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Equestrian
Equestrian events, otherwise known as horse racing, were the most prestigious competitions in the games, due to only the wealthy being able to afford the maintenance and transportation of horses. These races consisted of different events: the four-horse chariot, the two-horse chariot, and the horse with rider. The four-horse chariot was the first equestrian event, introduced in 680 BC. How this worked, were, two of the horses were harnessed under a Yoke in the middle, and the two outer horses were attached with a rope. The two-horse chariot was later introduced at Olympia at 408 BC. The horse with rider competition on the other hand, was introduced in 648 BC. In this race, Greeks didn't use saddles or stirrups, so they required good grip and balance.

In 67 AD, the Roman Emperor Nero competed in the chariot race at Olympia. Nero was thrown from his chariot and was not able to finish the race, but Nero was declared the winner on the basis that Nero would have won if he finished the race.