Abstract
The task of archaeology is to assemble the marks and traces of the past in order to gain a vivid impression of bygone circumstances. Bearing in mind the fact that they also underlie contemporary ideal and ethical conceptions, Attic vase paintings of the sixth to fourth century bce give the most vivid pictures of Athenian sports. However, they have not only to be seen as mere illustrations for publications on ancient sports, but also to allow the reconstruction of the sporting activities of contemporary Athens. They bring to life several areas of the ancient Athenian training methods and competitions, and many details of the actual execution and performance of the disciplines can be verified in that way. Moreover, they do not give information only about men's physical activities, but about if, and to what degree, Athenian children and women were integrated into the world of athletics and sports.
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