Boxing: Those who boxed wore a sort of glove made of straps of soft ox-hide. They didn't fight people of similar weight; opponents were chosen at random. Boxing matches had no time limit and ended...
very important. there was no 2nd or 3rd place so they were treated with no respect if they lost butt, the winners were treated like kings. losers put to death! every 4 years they would come. not even...
They could possibly win a head wreath of olive leaves, olive oil, and horses. Sometimes they didn't have to serve on the military or had the privilege of never paying taxes again. Olympic champions...