Both detours had teams driving to the ancient stadium in Nemea.
The ancient stadium was used to host fights between gladiators.
The most fanatic of the philhellenes went as far as the ancient stadium but rarely ventured to the south.
When Uncle-Nicholas reached the ancient stadium he did not stop, but took a turn to the southwest.
Another shows an ancient 30,000-seat stadium at Aphrodisias with the headline "The city of love.
The ancient Panathenian stadium was also refurbished as part of the works for the Olympic Games.
Those with cars will be directed to parking lots; shuttle buses will take people on to the ancient stadium.
The shot-put will be held in the ancient stadium of Olympia, a reminder of the Games' odyssey.
I loved the use of the ancient stadium and the old stadium, the respect for history.
Two years ago, 1,300 contestants from 45 countries raced around the ancient stadium in short white tunics and bare feet.