Children practice javelin throw in practice field - Coloring page Ancient Greece free

In the coloring picture you see two children practicing javelin throwing on a training field in ancient Greece. The scene is wonderfully suitable for history lessons, as a craft project at home, or for relaxed creative time. You can download the coloring picture for free and print it out immediately. Alternatively, the online version is available for coloring – completely without registration. Get the coloring picture now and start coloring right away!

Children practice javelin throw in practice field - Coloring page Ancient Greece free
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  • Motif: Two young people train javelin throwing on a training field in Greek Antiquity.
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Exciting facts about javelin throwing in antiquity

The javelin throw was one of the disciplines of the pentathlon, one of the most important competitions at the ancient Olympic Games. Young athletes practiced early to perfect their technique: They trained strength, endurance, and skill on special training fields outside the city walls. The javelin was usually made of wood with a sharp metal tip that provided stability during the throw. In the schools of the ancient polis, physical training was part of the paideia, the comprehensive education that trained both body and mind.

The children depicted are wearing tunics that were mostly made of linen. Such training facilities – from simple sandy fields to paved arenas – offered enough space for long throws. Coaches observed the posture and helped fine-tune grip and release angle. This throw later developed into the modern javelin throw, in which technique and aerodynamics play an even greater role.

The depiction invites reflection on the importance of sports in ancient Greece: athletic disciplines fostered community spirit, competition, and personal development. Therefore, the coloring picture can not only be fun but also spark curiosity for knowledge and immerse one in history. Also, check out our coloring pictures Greek Antiquity to discover more motifs from this fascinating era.

Color journey to the ancient training field

The picture features bright linen tunics, dark belts, and masculine sandals. Typical colors include ochre and sienna for the ground, white and beige for clothing, and shades of red or blue for cloaks and accessories. You could shade the javelin tip in metallic gray and the grip in brown and earth tones. When coloring, feel free to use watercolor or colored pencils to give the motif depth.

You can download the coloring picture for free and print it in JPG format. Alternatively, the online coloring space is available so you can color directly in your browser – completely without registration. This way, you quickly hold a piece of ancient sports history in your hands and can design it according to your color preferences!

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Matthias Petri founded the agency 4eck Media GmbH & Co. KG together with his brother Stefan Petri in 2010. Together with his team, he runs the popular specialist forum PSD-Tutorials.de and the e-learning portal TutKit.com. He has published numerous training courses on image processing, marketing and design and has taught "Digital Marketing & Communication" as a lecturer at FHM Rostock. He has received several awards for his work, including the special prize of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Website Award in 2011 and as Kreativmacher Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 2015. He was appointed Fellow of the Federal Competence Center for Cultural & Creative Industries in 2016 and is involved in the initiative "We are the East" as an entrepreneur and managing director on behalf of many other protagonists of East German origin.