The Pentathlon of the Ancient World

by Frank Zarnowski

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 discusses the nature of the spectacle, the method of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786467835
• ISBN13: 9780786467839
• Release Date: May 2013
• Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher