TITLE

Leapin' Olympians

AUTHOR(S)

Lobell, Jarrett A.

PUB. DATE

January 2003

SOURCE

Archaeology;Jan/Feb2003, Vol. 56 Issue 1, p18

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Focuses on hand-held weights called halteres found in many Greek vases, which were used by ancient athletes to increase their jump, according to sports scientists at Manchester Metropolitan University in England. Method used to analyze the weights.

ACCESSION #

8932281

Tags: WEIGHT training -- Equipment & supplies;  SPORTING goods;  GREEK vases;  GREECE -- Antiquities

 

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