What did it take to be an athlete in the ancient Greek world?

Caitlan Smith, doctoral candidate at the University of Western Australia is analysing ancient sculptures for clues to how ancient Greek athletes trained. Ancient Greek athletics as we know them today were an integral part of the Greek culture. Athletics was a core component of civic education, and a key feature of festivals across the Greek …

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