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The starting line of the stadium in Olympia (4th century BCE). Athletes had to place their toes in the front grooves on the block.
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Cartwright, M. (2012, April 26). Starting Blocks, Olympia. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/428/starting-blocks-olympia/
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Cartwright, Mark. "Starting Blocks, Olympia." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 26, 2012. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/428/starting-blocks-olympia/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Starting Blocks, Olympia." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 26 Apr 2012. Web. 27 Jul 2024.