The Girls' Games
Although women usually couldn't watch the Olympic games, there were special days for girls' competitions. The torch race was popular - runners tried to keep their torch lit while putting out others'. Boys' victories were praised more than girls'. The crowd would carry victors on their shoulders. One old man named Chilo was so happy when his son won that he died of joy. Horse and chariot races in the hippodrome were especially exciting.
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Comprehension
Notes that there were special days for girls' games
Cause & Consequence
Notes that women usually couldn't watch certain Olympic events
Significance
Recognizes that Greek girls had opportunities for athletic competition
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