Jumping Weight (Halter)

Jumping Weight (Halter)

This is one of two stone weights that were held in the hands of athletes to increase their distance in the long jump.  In the picture it is upside down.  The hand of the athlete grasped the halter through the carved opening.  To view an athlete using "halters" Click Here.

To see an inscribed halter from the site of Nemea Click Here.