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Able Media

Able Media Llc: The Ancient Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of articles and historical information about the history, origins, and events of the ancient Olympics.
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Tufts University

Tufts University: Pankration

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Tufts University presents this ancient game that was a combination of wrestling and boxing, including its origin, equipment, and rules. Describes as the characteristics of a good pankratist.
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Tufts University

Perseus Digital Library: Ancient Olympic Running

For Students 9th - 10th
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.