--- title: Gymnasion of Olympia author: Mark Cartwright source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/443/gymnasion-of-olympia/ format: machine-readable-alternate updated: 1970-01-01 --- # Gymnasion of Olympia _Authored by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/)_ ## Image File [![Gymnasion of Olympia](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/443.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/443.jpg) ## Image Caption The Gymnasion was built in the second century BCE and was used as a training ground for the javelin, discus and running athletes. #### Editorial Review This human-authored image has been reviewed by our editorial team before publication to ensure accuracy, reliability and adherence to academic standards in accordance with our [editorial policy](https://www.worldhistory.org/static/editorial-policy/). ## About the Author Mark is WHE’s Publishing Director and has an MA in Political Philosophy (University of York). He is a full-time researcher, writer, historian and editor. Special interests include art, architecture and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. ## Cite This Work ### APA Cartwright, M. (2012, April 26). Gymnasion of Olympia. *World History Encyclopedia*. ### Chicago Cartwright, Mark. "Gymnasion of Olympia." *World History Encyclopedia*, April 26, 2012. . ### MLA Cartwright, Mark. "Gymnasion of Olympia." *World History Encyclopedia*, 26 Apr 2012, . ## License & Copyright Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 26 April 2012. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Copyright](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright). You cannot use, copy, distribute, or modify this item without explicit permission from the author. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.