H is for Hoplitodromos Posted on 04/01/2012 by Hogs Back Books Reply Competitors at the ancient Olympic games generally competed in the nude – however in one race called the Hoplitodromos, they raced in the full armour of the Hoplite soldier.
X is for BMX Posted on 04/01/2012 by Hogs Back Books Reply No kidding – it’s now a full Olympic sport.
D is for Discus Posted on 04/01/2012 by Hogs Back Books Reply She is D, so Dedicated She is I, Incredible She is S, Sensational She is C, such a Competitor Oh, Oh, Oh…
Z is for Zeus Posted on 04/01/2012 by Hogs Back Books Reply Well strike me down! The ancient Olympic Games were held to honour Zeus – the god of the sky and of thunder.