Articles related to "Cynisca"

Cynisca of Sparta became the first female winner of the ancient Olympic Games when she found a loophole to the rules banning women from competing.

Although the rules of the ancient Olympic Games forbid women from competing and even from attending, women were able to compete in the Heraean Games.

History of the modern Games is full of names of medal winners in record times and distances. The Ancient Olympics abound with stories of equal prowess to today's athletes