Title: 10 Sports That Came From Ancient Greece - WorldAtlas
Headings: 10 Sports That Came From Ancient Greece
10 Sports That Came From Ancient Greece
Pentathlon
Running
Jumping
Discus Throw
Wrestling
Boxing
Pankration
Equestrian Events
Ancient Traditions

Content: Equestrian Events
In the early Greek City States, equestrian events included chariot and horse races in hippodromes. A hippodrome was an outdoor theater where many important functions and racing sports occurred. Although the Greeks practiced equestrian events in the early Olympics, the sport was dropped somewhere in time but found its way back to the summer Olympics in France in the year 1900. During these events, men and women compete together on equal terms. Events include Polo competitions, the Grand Prix Jumping, and the High Jump. Today, these events have seen a transformation in rules and regulations. Ancient Traditions
The first Olympics were held in Olympia, a Greek City State. The games were held after every four years, a tradition that remains today although more days have been added to the event to accommodate the many games of modern Olympics. The first Olympics were held in 776 BC as part of religious functions in honor of Zeus, the god of god. Although many of the games were barbaric in nature, most of games played in ancient Olympics have evolved and new ones have been invented.