Myth or Reality: The Classical Olympic Athlete
In: International review for the sociology of sport: irss ; a quarterly edited on behalf of the International Sociology of Sport Association (ISSA), Band 27, Heft 2, S. 107-114
ISSN: 1461-7218
Gymnastics and athletics of Greek antiquity have been highly influential in the development of physical education and sports from the Renaissance up into the 20th century. This is particularly true for the modern Olympic Games which, according to their founder Pierre de Coubertin, were "to unite ancient spirit and modern form".