Top ten facts about the ancient Olympic Games

[Meanderer]

Facts about the ancient Olympic Games

"There was wrestling, boxing, and running, but did you know that there were separate games for women, and that rule violations resulted in physical punishments?"

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"The Olympics weren't always the fun, respectful festival of competitions that thrive on sportsmanship that they are today—though even the modern Olympics don't always live up to that standard."

 

[McBride]

Ancient Greek Olympic Boxing Rules
Gloves may have contained brass nuggets, no ring, ropes or bell, no time limit - bouts could last for hours, no limit to the amount of punishment, victory determined by an opponent's death, surrender or incapacitation, an opponent could be struck if he was down.