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Perseus Digital Library: Ancient Olympic Running

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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.

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boxing, running, track and field
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Additional Tags
discus, jump, riding, wrestling, javelin, olympic running, pankration, pentathlon, ancient olympic events, chariot racing, equestrian events, stade, stadion
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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
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