Project: from homo computeris to Olympic Athlete

[Polinik]

I agree about some iconographic evidence beeing idealized, but I am not talking about statues of greek athletes and gods here.
Gladiators were depicted quite differently, though the artistic fashions of the different centurys undoubtedly had an influence.
Comparing them to todays powerlifters and strongmen seems a bit to extreme, as both disciplins focus more on raw strength and lack (comperativly) in endurance and agility.
I would rather compare gladiators to the fighting sportsmen of today.
Most probably Boxers and MMA Fighters of middleweight to heavy weight classes.

Highlighted I think says it all.

My point was on the muscle-fat ratio,or looks. Not discipline itself as PL is closer to me than boxing I used PL..But I agree, maybe heavyweight boxer is better comparison. But not to go into details,it is not that important.

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