Bronze head of a boy with inlaid pearl eyes, from Olympia. The introduction of the boys' contests to the Olympic Games resulted in the addition of a third day to the competition programme. Initially the young athletes competed in the foot races and wrestling. During the 38th Olympiad of 628 BC, the pentathlon was introduced into the boys games, while in 200 BC (145th Olympiad) the pankration, unarmed combat, was also corporated. According to the programme of the games the boys contests were held on the second day. After the ceremonial entrance the young athletes competed in the preliminary heats of the stadion, or running event followed by the wrestling. In the afternoon of the same day the young athletes competed in the boxing and the pancration. Late 2nd Century BC. Archaeological Museum, Olympia.