So why *is* that event in the Olympics?



In a battle you might...	The ancient Olympic Games featured...
ride people down with your horse	equestrian events
grab guys and throw them to the ground	wrestling
hit guys with your fists	boxing
throw big hard heavy things	discus throw
hurl your spear	javelin throw
run like crazy if your side lost a battle	foot racing
jump and leap as you run over the rocky Greek landscape	jumping

For all your 'what makes it Olympic?' questions: http://encarta.msn.com/column_olympics/What_Makes_a_Sport_'Olympic'.html