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The Stadium
It is here where the main competitions were held. The foot races in particular. Although this photo is quite small, the length of the track is 212.54m and a width of 28.50m and held approx 45,000 spectators.
This is the start line. It is a raised brick line where the athletes were able to dig in their toes to get a better start.
Women were banned from Olympic competition and also banned from spectating. If you were found out, you were punishable by death. Women had their own competitions. The foot race of Hera is the most famous of the races for women. The distance of the race was approx 160m. Far shorter than the men's race. The winner still received the olive wreath like the men.
Stadium Photo credit: Olympia - Hellenic Minstry of Culture
Starting line credit: Exploring the world of the ancient Greeks by John Camp and Elizabeth Fisher.
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greek flag using HTML tables, May 14, 2005 - 20:30
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