Question

according to ancient sources such as pausanias, dionysius of halicarnassus, and thucydides, how did the practice of athletic nudity develop in ancient greece? roman athletes introduced the custom of athletic nudity to greece during the classical period. the practice of competing naked began in sparta around 720 bc, replacing the earlier custom of wearing loincloths. only female athletes competed naked, while men continued to wear perizomata. athletes in all greek city - states competed naked from the earliest times.

Explanation:

According to ancient sources, the practice of athletic nudity in ancient Greece began in Sparta around 720 BC. It replaced the earlier custom of wearing loincloths. Roman athletes did not introduce this custom to Greece during the classical period. Also, it was male athletes who competed naked (not just female), and not all Greek city - states had athletes competing naked from the earliest times.

Answer:

The practice of competing naked began in Sparta around 720 BC, replacing the earlier custom of wearing loincloths.