The Pentathlon of the Ancient World (Paperback)

The pentathlon, comprising competition in the discus, javelin, long jump, sprint, and wrestling, was hailed as the ultimate test of athletic versatility and remained a staple of the ancient Greek Olympic Games, Crown Games and Pan-Hellenic festivals for 1,200 years. Still, there is little scholarly consensus over many major aspects of the event. This detailed exploration of the ancient pentathlon explores the nature of the spectacle, the method of determining a victor, the five sub-events of which the pentathlon is composed, and the order in which they occurred. It also chronicles the history of the event and its champions, the recognition of ancient pentathletes, and considers the event's 18-year modern Olympic history and its influence on its contemporary counterpart, the decathalon. A record book and glossary complete this fresh look at one of the ancient world's most renowned sporting competitions.

General

Imprint:	McFarland & Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2013
First published:	May 2013
Authors:	Frank Zarnowski
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	216
ISBN-13:	978-0-7864-6783-9
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Sporting events, tours & organisations > Olympic games Promotions
LSN:	0-7864-6783-5
Barcode:	9780786467839

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