What games were included in the Caledonian Games?

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The first Caledonian Games were held in 1853, and Caledonian Clubs were organized in Boston, New York, and Philadelphia in the next few years.
The games included throwing the heavy hammer and light hammer, putting the light stone and the heavy stone (precursors to the shot put and the hammer throw of modern athletic competition), and tossing the caber, wheelbarrow races (conducted blindfolded), as well as sack races, the standing high jump, the running long jump, a short running race, and dancing. These initial contests sometimes offered cash prizes and quickly became highly organized and popular events.

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