History

Each of long jump, discus throw and wrestling was played as one of the pentathlon, together with footrace and javelin throw. These games were generally accompanied by flute players, probably because they threw and jumped together with the rhythm.

Different from modern jump, they generally used halteres/jumping-weights, made of stone or metal. He swings up the weights when he jumps then swings down the weights before the landing. He has to land with his legs. If he loses the balance, the jump is foul.

The discus used for the game is generally made of metal and almost the same as that of modern game. The thrower is represented by Myron, master sculptor of the Classical period. Although it is unclear how the discus was thrown, he probably didn't turn but threw it with swinging his arm.

Wrestling was, of course, Greco-Roman style. The wrestler can attack only against the upper body of the oppornent. They strove to throw each other while standing in an upright position. If the oppornent was thrown three times in the same contest, he had to declare himself beaten.

Entries

Athletes who want to join the competition have to post your entry to the thread, triathlon 2003 - entries. The deadline for the entry is 23:00 GMT, July 28th. The tournament for the wrestling will be arranged in order of the entries.

Schedule

Day 1 (0:01 - 23:59 GMT, 29th July) - Discus Throw

The game will be held at Pnyx, Athenai N1 W8. Please step on a white block in front of the statue of discus thrower for initializing. Then procced to a white block at N0 W9. You can throw the discus without turning yourself, but you can throw further if you turn. Turning more can bring better result but the danger that your throw becomes faul will be increased. You can throw the discus twice. Once you have finished, open Activities Log and copy the better result to the thread, "Triathlon 2003".

Important!: You are allowed to play only once (two throws). If you try to be re-initialized and throw the discus again, you'll be disqualified.

Day 2 (0:01 - 23:59 GMT, 30th July) - Long Jump

The game will be again held at Pnyx, Athenai N1 W8. Please step on a white block in front of the statue of discus thrower for initializing. Then please step on the right end of the lane at N0 W8. It's up to you to use halteres, which will help you to jump further while good landing will be more difficult. You can choose the starting point from three places. If the approach run is longer, you can jump further, but again it makes more difficult to land without to be a faul. Once you choose the starting point, please rush to the takeoff and jump! You can jump three times. Once you have finished, open Activities Log and copy the better result to the thread, "Triathlon 2003".

Important!: You are allowed to play only once (three jumps). If you try to be re-initialized and jump again, you'll be disqualified.

Day 3 (23:00 GMT, 31st July) - Wrestling

While at other two games you can play anytime you want, you have to be at the Gymnasion Hermou, N7 W2, at 23:00 GMT. You'll be disqualified, if you fail to be there. The game proceeds in order to the tournament. If your turn comes, you or your oppornent starts the game by standing by a blue flag. You can only throw, tackle or defend from the attacks. The player who wins 3 points first will be the winner.

Important!: If you move away from the flag too soon, scripts can't be loaded and this could spoil the game. I understand you're so excited, but please be patient to wait all the messages to be shown.

Awards

The winner of each game will win an award!

But, hey, this is Triathlon, isn't it!? Yes, we have to decide the winner of Triathlon, but how?

Points will be given to the players at each game according to the ranking.

The player who have highest score will be the champion of Triathlon and earn this award! Also, the champion will collect 10 mnai from HW.