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The history of wrestling

1896
Greco-Roman wrestling included in the first Olympic Games in 1896

1904
Freestyle wrestling was added in 1904

1912
The International wrestling federation FILA is established in Stockholm

1969
British Amateur Wrestling Association formed out of the Amateur Wrestling Association

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