Able Media
Able Media Llc: The Ancient Olympics
A series of articles and historical information about the history, origins, and events of the ancient Olympics.
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Athletics
Learn about the track and field events that take place during the Summer Olympics competition: races, jumps, throws, and combined events. Using colorful drawings and animations, this site provides a good introduction to the various...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Track and Field Throwing Events
Kids learn about track and field throwing events including shot put, javelin, discus, and hammer throw.
Tufts University
Tufts University: Pentathlon
This site, which is provided for by Tufts University, gives a description of the five games involved in the ancient Olympic Pentathlon and the rules.
Tufts University
Perseus Digital Library: Ancient Olympic Running
This site from the Perseus Digital Library of the Tufts University provides information on the four types of running races are described. The stadion race was the oldest of these events. The different lengths of the race are provided.