Combined events at the Olympics combined event featured on the programme, as happened at the 1904 Summer Olympics, but the Greeks introduced a variation of the Ancient Olympic pentathlon. This contained four track and field events – standing long jump, ancient-style discus throw, javelin throw and a stadion race (192 m) – with the final event being Greco-Roman wrestling. American Martin Sheridan was the initial favourite, having already won gold and silver medals in individual jump and throws events, but dropped out due to injury. Lawson Robertson and István Mudin each won two of the rounds (Robertson the long jump and stadion, Mudin the discus
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games "Mario & Sonic" on the Wii and 3DS is a collection of numerous events based on the Olympic Games. Players can assume the role of a "Mario" or "Sonic" character while competing against the others in these events. The game received mixed reviews from critics. "Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games" is a collection of numerous events based on the Olympic Games. "Mario & Sonic" brings together the two title characters and eighteen more from both franchises to participate in environments based on the official venues of the