As a youth, Samaranch competed in field hockey, boxing and soccer.

The first Olympic Games took place in 776 B. C. The exact sequence of events was uncertain, but events included men's gymnastics, boxing, wrestling, horse racing and field events.

Then a fierce quarrel broke out between Gao Lin and one of his rivals after they collided with each other in the 75th minute, transforming the field into a boxing ring.