The gymnasium (i.e. gym) in ancient Greece was an important institution, as exercising and keeping one's body fit were vital ...

Nudity in athletics was closely tied to Greek ideals ... In the ancient Olympics, a wide range of athletic events were held, ...

Every four years, around 50,000 people came from all over the Greek world to watch and take part. Image caption, The ancient Olympic athletes ... like the javelin, discus and running.

Leonidas of Rhodes is our guide to the Olympic Games, as held in Ancient Greece. Running ... iron or stone as far as they can. And javelin: athletes hurl a wooden spear as far as they can.

The gymnasia were the ancient Greek equivalent of a sports centre ... Favourite sports included wrestling, javelin and discus throwing, and boxing. Gymnasia usually consisted of a large exercise ...