Travel back in time to Ancient Greece to discover the origins of the Olympic Games.

Includes index.

The Olympic festival -- A legendary beginning -- The gloryof Zeus -- The Olympic site -- Training -- The spectators and judges -- The first race -- Triastes -- The Pentathlon-- The discus -- The long jump -- The javelin -- Wrestling-- Boxing -- The Pankration -- Race in armour -- Chariot races -- Heralds and trumpeteers -- The women's games -- Hail the champions -- The Olympic legacy.