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When were wrestling and the pentathlon added to the Olympic Games?
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Both wrestling and the pentathlon were introduced to the ancient Olympic Games in 708 BCE.1
The pentathlon was an all-around competition that consisted of five distinct events: the long jump, the javelin throw, the discus throw, a footrace, and wrestling.1