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The stadium at the archaeological site of Olympia, Greece, is located to the east of the sanctuary of Zeus. It was the location of many of the sporting events at the Ancient Olympic Games.


History

During the 2004 Summer Olympics, it hosted the shot put events.


Features

The physical landmarks of the stadium are long and wide, and it served mainly for running races that determined the fastest person in the world. The track was made of hard-packed clay to serve as traction for the contestants in the running events. As in current day athletics, a white block was placed on one end of the track where the athletes would line up to place their feet and got ready to start of the race. The white block was used to align all the athletes so they would all run the same distance.


Gallery

File:Stadium at Olympia 2013.JPG, Stadium at Olympia Image:Toegang stadion.JPG, The vaulted tunnel leading into the stadium File:Start-finish line.jpg, Starting blocks inside the stadium Image:Judges' stand in side the Olympic Stadium.jpg, The judges' stand located on the south bank of the stadium


See also

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Stadium of Delphi The Stadium of Delphi lies on the highest spot of the Archaeological Site of Delphi. It overlooks the sanctuary of Apollo and has a view to the Delphic landscape. It was built either within the second half of the 4th century B.C. or even after the ...


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{{DEFAULTSORT:Stadium at Olympia Ancient Greek buildings and structures Ancient Olympia Olympic athletics venues Sports venues in Greece Stadiums Venues of the 2004 Summer Olympics