The Ancient Pentathlon
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When 150 years ago research began into the ancient pentathlon and related questions, it was not even clear what events this included. Today there is no longer any doubt that this pentathlon included discus and javelin throwing, running, leaping, and wrestling. Many other details have since been clarified, but investigations in this field are not yet concluded. Two problems still await solution : how the over-all winner was selected, and the method of jumping with dumb-bells.
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