Olympia
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Olly is excited about watching the Great Swimming Race in the river Alpheios. But legend says that the water holds many dangers - including a terrible monster! Can Olly escape?
Olly has challenged his arch-enemy, Spiro, to a round of episkyros - the exciting Greek ballgame. But Spiro has a sneaky plan to win! Can the legend of Orpheus teach Olly a lesson and help him to stay on the ball?
Olly keeps getting beaten by his enemy Spiro in the boys' wrestling match - he's so much bigger and stronger than him! How will Olly ever win? A clever maths lesson might help...
Olly's sister, Chloe, is desperate to compete in the Junior Chariot Race. But it's tough being a girl in ancient Greece. Can Chloe triumph over the boys? She'll have to race for the stars!
Olly is learning to throw the javelin for the Boys' Throwing Competition - and he's desperate to win! But his arch-enemy, Spiro, has other ideas. Can Olly use the power of the mighty god Zeus to help him make his javelin fly?
Olly is desperate to finally beat Spiro in the Boys' Jumping Competition, but he just can't seem to go far enough! To make matters worse, his sister, Chloe, is better than him too! Can Olly use his brains to triumph over Spiro's strength?
Olly is tested when he has to learn to throw the discus. Can he beat his arch-enemy Spiro and wipe the smirk off his face? It's going to be a hard-fought battle!
Olly is desperate to beat his arch-enemy, Spiro, in the boys' athletics festival - but he's never managed it before! Can he find a way to run like the wind and be the champion?