who had forced the Greeks to run at them in full armor during the battles of Marathon in 490 and Plataea 479. These hoplite runs were celebrated in the Olympics as the hoplitodromos, or 'armed race'.

An ancient Attic black-figure lekythos was ceremonially repatriated to Greece in an event held at the Embassy of Greece in Washington, D.C. The ceremony was attended by the Greek Minister of ...

Greek vase painting also depicted scenes from competitive games and athletic contests, such as the Olympics. These events often involved displays of physical prowess, including combat sports like ...