The gymnasia were the ancient Greek equivalent of a sports centre, and several were located just outside Athens' city walls. The ancient Greeks regarded a healthy body almost as highly as a good ...

In ancient Athens, citizens met regularly to ... She is holding a wreath ready to crown a winner. The Greeks loved sport as much as we do. They enjoyed the discus, javelin, long jump, boxing ...

So, whether we are talking about language, science, maths, law, building, sport, art or annoyingly early wake up calls – the Greeks got there first. In ancient Athens, citizens would gather ...

ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece (AP ... which votes in perhaps the most discreet and opaquely campaigned of sports elections. “Greece and Greek civilization have given the world two wonderful ...