A chariot race also was said to be the event that founded the Olympic Games; according to one legend, mentioned by Pindar, King Oenomaus challenged suitors for his daughter Hippodamia to a race, but was defeated by Pelops, who founded the Games in honour of his victory.
Tot o cursă de care de luptă se spune că ar constitui evenimentul care a dus la crearea Jocurilor Olimpice; conform unei legende menționate de Pindar, regele Oenomaus a provocat pețitorii fiicei sale Hippodamia, la o întrecere, dar a fost învins de Pelops, cel care avea să fondeze Jocurile în onoarea victoriei sale.