Greek
athletes were closely linked with religion and trained in order to
please a god or goddess in a competition. Competitive events were
generally staged in the stadion, a place 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 armour or carried torches.
Boxing and wrestling events were also traditional.
Attic
Black Figure Lekythos
