Regular women in ... Uncovering ancient finds is not unusual in Greece, home to some of the world’s earliest civilizations. During preparations for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens ...

Archaia Olympia (Modern Greek: Αρχαία Ολυμπία; Ancient Greek ... When the modern Olympic Games came to Athens in 2004, the men’s and women’s shot put competition was held at the restored Olympia ...

The sport of weightlifting has captivated audiences for more than 4,000 years and can be traced back to ancient Egypt, Greece and China ... permanent fixture in the Olympics at the 1920 Antwerp ...

Running officially became a competitive sport in Olympia in Ancient Greece, where the first Olympic ... took place in Europe with the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. People only ran to compete and ...

The sweat of ancient Greek and Roman athletes was a prized commodity believed to confer special health benefits.

Mabel Staton, the Black track and field standout who broke through racial barriers to become the only woman to compete for ...

Woodcut engraving, published in1882. From Greek-is.com: “The education system in ancient Greece was regarded as a foundational pillar of society, preparing individuals for responsible citizenship.

A scientific study with important implications for archaeology in Britain and France was published last week. Using ancient DNA analysis and testing, a team led by Dr Lara Cassidy and Professor Daniel ...

The ancient ... Indian women's team player Nasreen Shaikh, 26, told AFP. "We have crossed the first barrier of playing in a World Cup. The next big step would be an entry in the Olympics." ...