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A girls marathon in traditional Greek costume?
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A girls marathon in traditional Greek costume?
The Sketch suggests that the problem of empty seats that beset the 1908 London Olympics could have been solved by holding a girls marathon in the becoming Ancient Greek women-runners costume. The model is Miss Pattie Wells. She looks at a statue of a Spartan girl starting for a race in Ancient Olympia. Date: 1908
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In this evocative image, Miss Pattie Wells gazes at a statue of a Spartan girl in Ancient Olympia, as she prepares to embark on her own marathon journey. The year is 1908, and the London Olympics are in full swing, but the problem of empty seats and lackluster attendance has cast a shadow over the event. In an imaginative solution to this issue, the organizers of the Olympics are pictured here considering an innovative approach: holding a girls' marathon in the traditional Greek costume of ancient Spartan runners. The concept of women participating in the ancient Greek Olympics is an intriguing one, as women were generally excluded from athletic competitions during that time. However, the image of Miss Wells, dressed in the elegant and flowing Greek costume, exudes a sense of determination and athleticism that is both captivating and inspiring. The statue of the Spartan girl, poised at the starting line, serves as a reminder of the rich history and tradition of Greek athletics. The girls' marathon, had it been held, would have been a groundbreaking moment in the history of the Olympics. It would have not only attracted more spectators but also sent a powerful message about the capabilities and potential of women in sports. Miss Wells, with her confident and resolute expression, embodies the spirit of this forward-thinking idea, making this image a testament to the enduring allure of Greek culture and the power of sport to bring people together.
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