The Naked Olympics: The True Story of the Ancient Games by Perrottet, Tony - 2004

New York: Random House Inc, 2004 . the fascinating story of the original Olympic festival, tracking the event day by day to re-create the experience in all its compelling spectacle.Using firsthand reports and little-known sources [including an actual Handbook for a Sports Coach used by the Greeks]The Naked Olympics creates a vivid picture of an extravaganza performed before as many as forty thousand people, featuring contests as timeless as the javelin throw and as exotic as the chariot race. Peeling away the layers of myth, Perrottet lays bare the ancient sporting experienceincluding the round-the-clock bacchanal inside the tents of the Olympic Village, the all-male nude workouts under the statue of Eros, and historys first corruption scandals involving athletes. Featuring sometimes scandalous cameos by sports enthusiasts Plato, Socrates, and Herodotus, The Naked Olympics offers essential insight into todays Games and an unforgettable guide to the worlds first and most influential athletic festival.. First Pbk.Ed... Soft Cover. Very Good.