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S10E10 - Ancient Olympics Part Deux

Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids

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Shifts in Gender Roles and Ancient Olympic Tales

This chapter explores the evolution of societal attitudes towards women in sports, focusing on the landmark Title IX legislation in the U.S. It recounts the story of Calipatria from the ancient Olympics, illustrating her trials and triumphs, before shifting to discuss another notable figure, Melanchomas of Caria.

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