Wrestling is the oldest sport among the choices provided, with origins tracing back over 15,000 years, while football, rugby, and rowing have more recent origins. The modern versions of these sports developed in the 19th century or later. Thus, the correct answer is wrestling.
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Wrestling is the oldest sport among football, rowing, and rugby, with origins tracing back over 15,000 years. Football, rugby, and rowing have their roots in the 19th century or later. Thus, wrestling is recognized for its ancient history. ;