Question

while there were no swimming races in the ancient game there was chariot races​

Answer 1

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Chariot racing was said to be the event that founded the Olympic Games in Greece. It was added in 680 BC expanding the racing games from a one-day event to a two-day event. It was a known to be a more important event than horseback riding which was removed from the Olympic Games.

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