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Ancient Roman Emperor Nero's Unfair Advantage at the Olympics

Neros Political Power and Doping Scandals

Nero's Political Advantage

WEB The Villa of Nero located south-east of the ancient site of Olympia Greece is one of the ancient Roman villas built for the Roman emperor Nero in the 1st century CE.

WEB Centuries before doping scandals rocked the Olympic Games Emperor Nero used his political power to cheat in Ancient Greece's most prestigious event.

WEB In 67 the Roman Emperor Nero competed in the chariot race at Olympia He was thrown from his chariot and was thus unable to finish the race.

WEB Lacking in athletic capability Neros opportunity to compete in the Olympics would come as a result of his political power not his talent.

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