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If physical and athletic activities date back to the dawn of time, sport as we see it today is a recent invention. From ancient Greek competitions to major contemporary competitions, including the ancestors of our ball games, combat sports and strength challenges, this book offers a Gallic and rich reading of sporting practice. 144 pages. French language.
Collectible book Asterix, Le sport expliqué, 2024. Author: Bernard-Pierre Molin.
Gladiator, boxing vice-champion to the Romans (behind his friend Obélix), sharp fencer, skilled horseman or Breton rugby winger, Asterix even won the Olympic sprint event in 50 BC.
Since this great Gallic victory, the sport has changed a lot. But the rule remains to dominate your opponents “fairly”, and in particular without using a magic potion. If physical and athletic activities date back to the dawn of time, sport as we see it today is a recent invention. From ancient Greek competitions to major contemporary competitions, including the ancestors of our ball games, combat sports and strength challenges, this book offers a Gallic and rich reading of sporting practice.
Accompanied by Coach Panoramix and his sparring partner Obélix, Asterix takes us on a complete tour of the sport. By Toutatis and by the gods of the stadium… go!
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If physical and athletic activities date back to the dawn of time, sport as we see it today is a recent invention. From ancient Greek competitions to major contemporary competitions, including the ancestors of our ball games, combat sports and strength challenges, this book offers a Gallic and rich reading of sporting practice. 144 pages. French language.