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In 67 AD, Emperor Nero participated in Olympics, winning every competition he took part of, including singing and acting that he himself added. What was the status of the Olympic games in the Roman Empire? Was it common for a Roman noble to try to participate in Olympics?

by /u/Kerkinitis in /r/AskHistorians

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