0
What else can I help you with?
When was Gephyra cynisca created?
Gephyra cynisca was created in 1895.
Why was Cynisca famous?
Because she was the first woman to win the Oylmpics.
Who was Kyniska?
she was an ancient Greece Olympics winner. She proved that women are capable of winning the Olympics, too.
When did Cynisca of Sparta die?
well, she was born in 440 B.C.E, and she lived in Sparta....oh yeah she trained in 396 B.C.E
What event did cynisca win?
Cynisca, a Spartan princess, won the ancient Olympic Games in 396 and 392 BCE in the chariot racing event. She was notable for being the first woman to win at the Olympics, which was a significant achievement given the male-dominated nature of the games. Her victories were celebrated, and she is remembered for breaking gender barriers in ancient athletics.
Which event did Cynisca of Sparta win?
Cynisca of Sparta won the chariot racing event in the ancient Olympic Games. She became the first woman to win at the Olympics, achieving this feat in 396 and 392 BCE. Her victories were significant not only for her personal achievement but also for challenging the traditional gender roles of her time. Although she did not compete as a driver, her ownership of the winning chariots earned her the prestigious titles associated with Olympic victory.
Who drove Cynisca's chariot at the ancient olympic games?
As women were not allowed to compete, or even watch the games as they were a male religious celebration (women had their own religious ceremonies) she hired male drivers.
The only original Olympics contestants?
The original Olympics began in Olympia, Greece in 776 AD. Some of the contestants who participated include Cynisca of Sparta, Tiberius and Nero.
What was the first year that women were allowed to compete in the Olympics?
396 BC Cynisca of Sparta was permitted to enter her horses in the Olympics. Back then it was the owner of the horses not the riders that were awarded with victory in the Olympics. Cynisca won the 4 horse chariot race. In a bit of irony women were not allowed to watch the Olympics and she most likely never even witnessed her win. PCH- 1912
Who are the really famous Olympians?
Some famous Olympian athletes: * Aristotle * Hippocrates * Plato (a two-time champion) * Socrates * Pythagoras Other lesser-known but notable winners include: * Astylos of Croton * Kyniska of Sparta * Leonidas of Rhodes * Melankomas of Karia * Milon de Kroton http://history.howstuffworks.com/ancient-greece/first-olympics3.htm
Did women do chariot racing?
Yes, women did participate in chariot racing in ancient cultures, particularly in certain Greek cities and during festivals. One of the most notable instances was in the Olympic Games, where women could own but not drive chariots, as seen with the wealthy Spartan princess Kyniska. In other cultures, such as in ancient Rome, women were also known to engage in chariot racing, although it was more common for men to compete. Overall, while less common, women played a role in this sport in various historical contexts.
Who compeated in the anchant-greek games?
Famous athletesFile:Bases_of_Zanes.JPGFile:Bases_of_Zanes.JPGBases of Zanes, paid for by fines from those who cheated at the Games from Athens: Aurelios_Zopyros(junior boxing)from Sparta: Acanthus_(Spartan) (running: diaulos)Chionis_of_Sparta(running: stadion, diaulos, long and triple jump)Cynisca(first woman to be listed as an Olympic victor)from Rhodes: Diagoras_of_Rhodes(boxing 79th Olympiad, 464 BC) and his sons Akusilaos and Damagetos (boxing and Pankration)Leonidas_of_Rhodes(running: stadion, diaulos and hoplitodromos)from Crotone: Astylos_of_Croton(running: stadion, diaulos and hoplitodromos)Milo_of_Croton(wrestling)Timasitheos of Croton (wrestling)from other cities: Koroibos_of_Elis(stadion, the very first Olympic champion)Orsippusof Megara(running: diaulos)Theagenes_of_Thasos(pankration)non-Greek: Tiberius(steerer of a four-horse chariot)Answers.comNero(steerer of a ten-horse chariot)Varastades, Prince and future King of Kingdom_of_Armenia, last known Ancient Olympic victor (boxing) during the 291st Olympic Games in the fourth century
