Greek athletes were closely associated with religion and trained in order
to please a god or goddess in a competition. Competitive events were generally
staged in the stadion, a facility that provided both space for the competitions
and an area for spectators. The standard athletic events for men were made
up of track and field competitions plus boxing and wrestling. Some festivals
included specialized races in which the contestants either wore armor or carried
torches. Boxing and wrestling events were also traditional.
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Attic Black Figure Lekythos |
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