ATHENS

FIRST ATTEMPTS

1896 OLYMPICS

ISSUES

Gymnastics

Amateurism

SYMBOLS

Athletics: Education, participation

Alongside the individual efforts, especially suitable for the acceptance of the Olympic ideal were also the social conditions of the 19th century. Two large issues related to athletics, which were particularly discussed in the 19th century, were the incorporation of gymnastics in the school's curriculum and the debate on amateurism.

 

Modern Olympic Games:
From Athens of 1896 to Athens of 2004

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