Greek Dolichos (Race)
The dolichos was an ancient Greek footrace held at the Olympic Games. It was an endurance race of 18-24 laps on the stadion – about 3 miles.
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Ancient Panathenaic Games
Athens’ ancient Panathenaic Games featured a variety of artistic, athletic, and equestrian events – more than any of the other Greek festivals.
Old Sports from BC Era
The following is a list of some of history’s oldest sports from before the current era, ordered roughly by probable dates of origin…
Pottery: Greek Sprinters
Artifact: c. 500 BC
Photo: 2007
Pottery: Three Greek Runners
Artifact: c. 540 AD
Photo: May 2014
Pottery: Greek Runners on Vase
Artifact: late 5th century BC
Photo: May 2007
Panhellenic Games
The Panhellenic Games is a collective term for the four primary festivals in ancient Greece; the Olympic, Pythian, Isthmian, and Nemean Games.
Ancient Heraean Games
The Heraean Games were a series of festivals held in honor of the Greek goddess Hera. Only women were allowed to compete in these games.
Ancient Pythian Games
The Greek Pythian Games were held in honor of Apollo. They featured the same sports as the Olympic Games in addition to musical contests.
Ancient Nemean Games
The Nemean Games were a series of festivals that included even more events than the Olympic Games. Legends claim it was founded by Heracles.