An Ancient Olympian

What the discovery of a skeleton over 2,000 years old tells us about the training techniques of ancient olympians. Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. In 1959 the tomb of an ancient Olympian was discovered in Taranto, southern Italy. The Athlete of Taranto was a pentathlete, skilled in five events - wrestling, long jump, sprinting, javelin and discus. Forensic scientists determined his discipline from the skeleton. His right forearm was bigger in its shape and structure, as were his leg bones. A Twig Context Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show abstract concepts in action in the real world.