Pair of Greek Sports Figurines

This set of reproduction resin figurines depicts two classic scenes from Ancient Greek athletics: a discus thrower and a pair of Greek wrestlers. Together, they offer a clear visual insight into the importance of sport, physical training, and competition in Greek society.

Athletics played a central role in Ancient Greece, linked to education, military training, religious festivals, and honour, most famously through events such as the Olympic Games. These figurines reflect the Greek ideal of strength, balance, movement, and physical excellence, making them ideal for classroom displays and artefact-based learning.

Key Features

• Set includes:
  • 1 × Discus thrower figurine
  • 1 × Pair of Greek wrestlers figurine
• Material: Resin
• Design: Inspired by Ancient Greek athletic sculpture
• Suitable for display and close visual study

Dimensions

• Discus thrower: 14 cm tall
• Wrestlers: 8 cm tall

Educational Notes

• Supports learning about Ancient Greek sport and daily life
• Encourages discussion of athletics, training, and competition
• Helps pupils explore how movement and the human body were represented in Greek art
• Suitable for KS2 and KS3 history or classics topics
• Complements Ancient Greece artefact boxes and themed displays