IMPORTANCE

SITE

OLYMPIAD

RULES

ATHLETIC EVENTS

Boxing

Javelin

Equipment

Rules

Characteristics

Pentathlon

Discus

Jumping

Running

Equestrian contests

Pankration

Wrestling

Messengers/Trumpeters

OLYMPIC VICTORS

ART

The javelin thrower

The athlete covered a small distance running, holding the javelin horizontally, at the level of his head, and threw the javelin the moment he stepped on the valve. In the stohastikon javelin, the athlete had to focus on the target while riding his horse, so he had to combine unwavering eyesight, strong hands and the flexibility of an experienced rider.

 

Topography:
Short description of the monuments at ancient Olympia

3D reconstructions:
Some of the most important buildings in ancient Olympia rendered in three-dimensions.

VRML:
3D reconstruction of the Temple of Zeus in ancient Olympia.

Other games:
Short reference on other famous contests in ancient Greece

In the first person:
Young Ariston shares his experience in the Olympic Games

Olympic victors:
Database of the ancient Olympic victors based on each athletic event and each Olympiad

Specimen sources

Bibliography