When Greek athletes trained in the gym (and competed in the Olympic games!), they typically wore . . .
A) a distinctive Roman toga.
B) the ancient equivalent of modern underwear.
C) Nike shorts (nike is a Greek word meaning "victory").
D) nada, zip, zilch, zero (they ran in the buff).

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In ancient Greece, athletes trained and competed in the nude as a celebration of the human body and a tribute to the gods. This practice was also intended to encourage aesthetic appreciation of the male body, and to demonstrate the achievements of individuals through their physical prowess.

When Greek Athletes Trained in the Gym (And Competed in the Olympic