For, journeying onward, clearly Time hath told truth manifest + 

How Heracles took battle’s gifts, how he divided all, + 

And to those Gods apportioned out of all the spoils the best, + 

And with due sacrifice ordained that fifth-year festival, + 

That first Olympiad whose fame has pealed the ages down. + 

And who were they, the first that won that new-appointed crown + 

With battling hands, with racing feet, with chariot swiftly flying, + 

Who in their hearts the vision saw of glory’s wreath undying, + 

And by their deeds of prowess won unperishing renown? + 