A nude athlete refers to the ancient Greek tradition of competing in sports completely unclothed, a practice deeply rooted in their culture, art, and history. Ancient Greek gyms had a dirt or sand floor, which was surrounded by changing rooms where an athlete stripped down and, depending on the day's activity, often tied off the foreskin of his penis before anointing his entire body with olive oil. We don't know exactly why either was done.
From naked Greeks to modern day CrossFitters, I think fitness culture is endlessly fascinating. As in crossfit, we are all athletes, I am The NUDE ATHLETE...