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Ancient Olympic Events
Equestrian eventsSide B: scene at center Photograph by Maria Daniels, courtesy of Harvard University Art Museums Side A: charioteer and chariot box at left Photograph by Maria Daniels, courtesy of the Tampa Museum of Art There were both 2-horse chariot and 4-horse chariot races, with separate races for chariots drawn by foals. Another race was between carts drawn by a team of 2 mules. The course was 12 laps around the stadium track (9 miles).
Side B: two riders Photograph by Maria Daniels, courtesy of the Tampa Museum of Art RidingThe course was 6 laps around the track (4.5 miles), and there were separate races for full-grown horses and foals. Jockeys rode without stirrups. Only wealthy people could afford to pay for the training, equipment, and feed of both the driver (or jockey) and the horses. As a result, the owner received the olive wreath of victory instead of the driver or jockey. Shoulder: chariot race Photograph by Maria Daniels, courtesy of the Tampa Museum of Art
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