The free and active Greek lifestyle (spent to a great extent in the open air) reinforced the attachment to such sports and after a period of time the contests became a prominent element in Greek culture.
自由活跃的希腊生活方式（长时间在户外度过）强化了对这些运动的依恋，一段时间以后，竞赛成为希腊文化中的显著要素。