Competitors at the ancient Olympic games generally competed in the nude – however in one race called the Hoplitodromos, they raced in the full armour of the Hoplite soldier.
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Quirky facts about the Olympic Games
Competitors at the ancient Olympic games generally competed in the nude – however in one race called the Hoplitodromos, they raced in the full armour of the Hoplite soldier.