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Ancient gymnastics seems synonymous with calisthenic exercise, without much representation at the ancient Olympics, and with no competitive element. What did ancient gymnastics look like? Would we find any modern gymnastic events on display in ancient gymnasiums? Was the sport at all competitive?

by /u/RusticBohemian in /r/AskHistorians

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