Greek Statue Runners from brass 19cm x 13cm

Road races were held in the Stadium, the length of which varied from city to city, since the poos used as a unit of measurement differed As for the runners, they originally wore a piece of cloth around their waists. Later, this was abandoned and the athletes ran completely naked. The only exception was the hoplite road, in which athletes wore helmets and shins and held shields. However, in the 5th c. e.g. the shins were abolished and after the 4th c. e.g. and the helmet, so runners ran with only the heavy wooden, copper-plated shield. The start of all runners was simultaneous, with a specific signal, and those who started earlier were flogged or even expelled. There was a code of honor that all athletes followed,Handmade brass sculpture, quality guaranteed.Traditionally made using the metal casting method and museum-like oxidation.