Ancient Greek Games

Ancient Greek Games

Olympic Event Match Up

a running race of 200 metersStade race
event involving a combination of wrestling and boxing though no himantes, boxing gloves, were usedPankration
a four-horsed chariot race for twelve laps OR four foals pulling a chariot for eight lapsTethrippon
winners had the honor of announcing the names of victors and sounding the start of all eventsTrumpeters and Heralds
a combination of five events: discus, javelin, long jump, running, and wrestlingPentathlon
threw the spear at a target while on horseback OR threw the spear for distanceJavelin
a running race of 400 meters or two stadesDiaulos
ground wrestling - opponents fought until one acknowledged defeat by holding up his right hand with his index finger extended.Kato Pale
a two-horse chariot race for eight laps OR two foals pulling a chariot for three lapsSynoris
upright wrestling - opponents tried to throw the other to the ground three times during a match, and a match did not end until this happened.Orthia Pale
race with two mules pulling a chariotApene
threw stone or metal disc for distancemessenger of the gods
a running race of 400 to 800 metersHoplitodromos
a running race of 1,400 to 1,800 metersDolichos
jumped into a pit approximately 50 feet long and landed with their feet togetherJumping
a running race of 1,400 to 1,800 metersDolichos