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Sports and Pastimes Where was chess invented? How did the marathon race get its name? What equipment do rock climbers use? Who are heptathletes? Who has won most Wimbledon titles? When were the first Olympic Games held? What does the chequered flag stand for? Where is the greatest cycle race held? Who built the earliest theatres? Where was jazz music first played? What was the first full-length animated film? What is a triathlon? How big is a soccer pitch?   Previous: Back to Sports and Pastimes Book: 1001 Section: Human World Chapter: Sports and Pastimes