Competing in the Nude: The Tradition of Ancient Olympians 🏅

In ancient Greece, Olympic athletes competed completely nude, a tradition believed to have begun in the 8th century BCE. According to historical accounts, the practice may have started after a runner named Orsippus of Megara won a race in 720 BCE while his loincloth accidentally fell off. Realizing that running unencumbered was an advantage, other athletes adopted the practice.

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