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0:00 Introduction
0:31 Ancient and Modern Olympics
2:05 Ancient Olympics of special interest
2:44 The Sanctuary at Olympia
3:12 The Experience of the Ancient Olympics
3:59 Using your time wisely
4:35 The chariot race
5:23 Track and field events
5:59 Wrestling
6:50 Boxing
7:22 Pankration
8:22 Conclusion
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