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The Historical background of ATHLETICS

The Greeks were the first people to hold foot-racing contest on the plain of southern Greece. In 776 B.C.,the Greeks began to record the victors of this game and thereafter, the games were held regularly among the states every four years. This festival of competition were held until 394 A.D.

The Greeks later added wrestling, boxing, chariot races, and horses racing.
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