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Because if women are not allowed to play in the Olympics and they wanted to make sure women didnt participate only men.

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What was the uniform for the ancient Olympics?

the ancient Olympic Games didnt have a uniform, they had to perform ..... naked!


What are the reason the modern Olympic games differ from the ancient Olympic games?

If you mean the ancient Olympic games in Rome or Italy where ever it was then it is because they would compete naked to make sure they weren't a girl( because back then girls weren't allowed to compete in Olympic games) and it was also in the same place unlike nowadays.


What did the Athletes in the first Olympic games wear?

The original Olympic athletes competed completely in the nude. Some athletes wore a thin leather strap as a penis restraint called a kynodesme.


When was the Olympic flag used?

The Olympic flag is used during the Olympics. The offical flag has been flown at every Olympic games sine the 1920 Antwerp games.


What is the difference of ancient Olympic and modern Olympic?

Men competed naked for pride and there toughness and braveness.

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What did they wear in the 1st Olympic games?

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Who participated in the olympic games and what did they wear?

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How were the participants dressed in ancient olympic games?

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What did they wear in ancient greek olympic games?

Nothing - they competed naked.


What games did the first olympic play?

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Does the Olympic Flame burn during the Olympic Games?

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What the clothing was in the ancient olympic games?

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What stopped during the ancient Olympic competitions?

During the original Olympic Games, all wars stopped and resumed after the Games were over.


What was the uniform for the ancient Olympics?

the ancient Olympic Games didnt have a uniform, they had to perform ..... naked!


What are the reason the modern Olympic games differ from the ancient Olympic games?

If you mean the ancient Olympic games in Rome or Italy where ever it was then it is because they would compete naked to make sure they weren't a girl( because back then girls weren't allowed to compete in Olympic games) and it was also in the same place unlike nowadays.


How did the athletes dress for an event in the ancient Olympic Games?

They didn't. Greek athletes competed naked.


Who are world record breaker during the 2008 olympic games?

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