The Events Flashcards
1
Q
Javelin
A
- Connection with war
- used a thong to make it spin
- 3 throws from balbis in stadium
2
Q
Discus
A
- Made of bronze
- 3 official discuss of same weight
- 3/4 turn
- accompanied by music
- thrown from balbis
3
Q
Long jump
A
- Used halteres (weights) - difficult
- had to land with both feet in the sand for it to count
4
Q
Pentathlon
A
- 5 events held over 1 afternoon
- test of all-round athlete
5
Q
Wrestling
A
- No rings, no rounds, no weight divisions
- aim to get 3 ‘falls’ to win
- had olive oil on and dust for grip
- no finger breaking, biting, gauging
- stricter than pankration
- held in palaestra, in arena called skamma
6
Q
Pankration
A
- No biting or gauging
- won by getting opponent to admit defeat
- big crowd pleaser
- less violent than boxing
- held in palaestra in a muddy area called keroma
7
Q
Foot races
A
- Stade - 1 length - 200m
- dialous - 2 lengths - 400m
- dolichos - 20-24 lengths - 4000-5600m
- no lanes
8
Q
Race in amour - hoplitodromos
A
- helmet, greaves and shield
- 25 runners
- set of shields in temple of Zeus
- running made purposely difficult
9
Q
Horse-racing
A
- No stirrups
- no lanes
- no central barrier
- lots of falls
10
Q
Chariot-racing
A
- Very dangerous; lots of crashes
- very expensive to equip and maintain
- 4 horse race and 2 horse race
- very prestigious to win
- winner received a crown and got name in victory list (owner, not charioteer)
11
Q
Like to be driver in chariot race? - YES
A
- speed exciting
- demonstrates great skin
- clothed unlike other athletes
- considered honourable to drive own chariot
- elaborate but fair starting system
12
Q
Like to be driver in chariot race? - NO
A
- drivers name not announced
- chariots have no suspension
- crashes frequent and fallers likely to die
- extremely dangerous as little to no protection given by light and fragile chariot
- dust in face and eyes
13
Q
Good to take part in combat events? - YES
A
- rules prevent totally brutal behaviour - no biting/gauging
- because there is no ring, they can’t be cornered, unlike today
14
Q
Good to take part in combat events? - NO
A
- humiliating to raise finger in defeat
- no weight categories
- pankration had bare knuckle punches and finger braking
- boxing and wrestling had no rounds so could last ages
- takes place outdoors in heat of summer
15
Q
Running events - LIKE
A
- excitement of speed
- action round the turning post
- appreciation of tactics
- amusement of Hiplitodromos
