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.
H is for Hoplitodromos
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X is for BMX
No kidding – it’s now a full Olympic sport.
D is for Discus
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
Well strike me down! The ancient Olympic Games were held to honour Zeus – the god of the sky and of thunder.
