In Nemea, S. G. Miller (University of Berkeley, California) reconstructed the system of departure of the stadium (in Greekhysplex, which guaranteed a simultaneous start) and allowed a better comprehension of the athletics. The excavations (of the locker room, the passageway to the stadium, the...
Its track, now made of clay, is very long and the turns are tight. Its dimensions, typical of ancient stadiums, no longer meet the standards imposed for athletics stadiums. But it remains amust-see for a visit to Athens! 7. Archaeological Site of Olympia In the northwest of thePeloponnese...
Athletics: Greece has a strong tradition in athletics, inspired by its ancient history. The country has produced notable athletes in disciplines such as track and field, marathon, and gymnastics. The Athens Marathon, held annually, is one of the most iconic races in the world. Wrestling, both ...
The first modern marathon race was organized as part of the first Olympic Games in Athens in 1896, paying homage to the legendary race of Pheidippides. The race was a resounding success and laid the groundwork for the marathon to become a key event in athletics. Over the years, marathons ...
With the Mediterranean’s longest coastline, a forested interior, ancient cities, time-capsule villages, and roughly 6,000 islands, Greece offers all things to everyone. History and sightseeing buffs love Athens’ Acropolis temples and museums, Meteora’s rock monasteries, and the antiquities of Del...
The media broadcast sports events all over the globe. Every major sports event, i.e. Olympic Games, World championships in football, athletics, weight lifting etc. is seen by hundreds of millions of people. The individual sports heroes and successful teams are known all over the world, and ...
2024 Athletics: The cups, the medals and the fan moments 2024 was a year full of successes for Greek sports, as our athletes appeared at the big events of History, writing new "golden" pages for the blue and white co... POLITICS ...
notably in athletics, in their daily lives, but men in Greek art are regularly depicted in the nude in circumstances, such as warfare, when they would, in fact, have been clothed in real life. The male body therefore communicated symbolic messages about perceived Greek masculine virtues and he...
Some of the desired quality, some of the examples ofarêteare courage as I’ve said, but also beauty, strength, the ability to perform athletics very well, but also to speak very well. And it is an extraordinary thing I think for modern people to see that there are two central heroes ...
The modern Olympic Games began in Athens in 1896 as a result of the initiative of Baron Pierre de Coubertin, a French educator whose desire was to promote international understanding through athletics. Nine nations participated in the first Games; over 100 nations currently compete. The taint of ...