If nudity were allowed at the Olympics, do you think anyone would do it? If so, what sport?

Question

I was thinking about this recently, and it's difficult for me to think of a sport where being nude would be an advantage. Swimming outfits help streamline the body and keep "dangly bits" snug, which helps shave off time., so I doubt any athletes would choose to swim or dive nude.

Beach volleyball I could possibly see, although the womens' bikini bottoms I think help prevent sand from getting into delicate areas.

Gymnastics, possibly for the women, but not for men as the risk of groin injury would be too high, not only if they fell but on that pommel horse.

Most other sports I can think of require some kind of body protection or streamlining.

What do you think?

Answer 1

I think greko roman wrestling would take upon a whole new level of scary.

Also there are a few guys (not bragging) that would only end up knocking over the hurdles as they went over.

Answer 2

I think we can rule out skiing too.  

Answer 3

Perhaps you should buy a magazine that has naked people.

Answer 4

Women's diving,swimming,gymnastics.Thank you.

Answer 5

In Greece I believe that either all the sports or just track was done in the nude. So maybe they would be traditional and the runners would run in the nude. Just the men! ;P  

Answer 6

I can't think of any sports where that would be an advantage. The only reason would be to reduce wind resistance and these body suits actually do a better job than the skin does. Which is why most of them cover the entire body.

Answer 7

What do I think? I think since nudity is not allowed your question is moot.

Answer 8

None, actually.  

Answer 9

I'd rule out NUDE FENCING ... doubt that can leave any winner unscathed!!

Answer 10

Apparently modern swimsuit technology is such that the swimmers are actually faster wearing those suits than they would be nude.

Back in 1972 Sports Illustrated ran an article featuring a photograph of gymnast Cathy Rigby nude. They suggested at the time that gymnastics and diving might be the two sports best performed nude.  

Answer 11

I don't think anyone would benefit from it.

Answer 12

Probably gymnastics since clothes are a hurdle for a gymnast!!

Answer 13

Honestly, the first one that came to mind was running.....bounce, bounce.....OUCH!

Answer 14

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