Multiple choice

What was the only event at the first recorded Olympic Games?

  1. The stade, a 192 metre foot race.

  2. The diaulos, a 400 metre race.

  3. Pentathlon-foot race, long jump, discus, javelin, wrestling.

  4. The chariot race
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Explanation

The only event at the first recorded Olympic Games in 776 B.C. was the 'stade', which was a straight foot race of about 192 meters. The winner of this race, Coroebus of Elis, is recorded as the very first Olympic champion.

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