The Isthmian games of Greece were one thing and the Isthmian games of America are another; but the classic rivalries of the Hellenic race perhaps may fill no larger space history than the very ...

Olympia was the best known ancient sports venue, but the Pythian, Nemean and Isthmian Games were also very popular. The games teach us the value of self-control, discipline, training and adherence ...

There is one unpleasant eature to be noted in regard to the Greek athletic games, which has disappeared from our sports. Several allusions make it plain that the vanquished, even vanquished boys ...

The crown of the Isthmian Games was made of pine. In Greek and Roman culture, pine represented eternal life. Still, the crown received by the winning athlete decayed within a few weeks.