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A Program of the Olympic Festival

First Day

  • Oath to Zeus Horkios (Zeus of the Oaths)
  • Heats and Matchups Determined
  • Sacrifices to Pelops

Second Day

  • Procession of Equestrian Event Participants
  • Chariot Races
  • Horse Races
  • Pentathlon
    • Stade Race
    • Javelin Throw
    • Jump
    • Diskos Throw
    • Wrestling

Third Day (Day of the Full Moon)

  • Procession of All Participants
  • Sacrifices to Zeus
  • Boy's Competitions

Fourth Day

  • Running Events
    • Stade Race
    • Double-Stade Race
    • Long-Distance Race
    • Race in Armor
  • Wrestling
  • Boxing
  • Pankration

Fifth Day

  • Awarding of Prizes
  • Banquet for Victors

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