Surprising little has changed in sports since the Greek and Roman athletes competed for prizes in boxing, javelin- throwing, discus, jumping, wrestling, and pankration. Even as today, money was a motivator for competition. However, there were differences that a modern athlete would fine difficult over the course of many years. The rules and regulations have been modified in favor of the athlete. The technology of today has changed the way athletes trained for major events. …showed first 75 words of 2173 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2173 total…more and more loudly for violence and the pankration obliged them. Lists of prize money showed that it became the most popular event in the program (Harris 26). Boxing, javelin throwing, discus, the jump, wrestling and pankration are all spectator sports. These sports are filled with prizes and excitement. As today, the rules in the sports have changed but the competition factor stayed the same. Today’s athlete has a fairer chance in competition. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**