OLYMPIC GAMES
Source:
Outdoor Sports and Games
Category:
ONE HUNDRED OUTDOOR GAMES
The Olympic Games are open to the athletes of the world. The following
events are contested for:
60-metre run
100-metre run
200-metre run
400-metre run
800-metre run
1500-metre run
110-metre hurdles
200-metre hurdles
400-metre hurdles
3200-metre steeplechase
2500-metre steeplechase
4000-metre steeplechase
Running long jump
Running high jump
Running triple jump
Standing broad jump
Standing high jump
Standing triple jump
Pole vault
Shot put
Discus throwing
Throwing 16-pound hammer
Throwing 56-pound weight
Marathon race
Weight lifting, one hand
Weight lifting, two hands
Dumb-bell competition
Tug-of-war
Team race
Team race 3 miles
Five-mile run
Throwing stone
Throwing javelin
Throwing javelin held in middle
Penthathlon
1500-metre walk
3500-metre walk
10-mile walk
Throwing discus Greek style
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