With the countdown well and truly underway until the Tokyo Olympic Games, the Olympic Channel has released a number of features to celebrate some of the ancient Olympic heroes.
Heroes of the ancient Olympic Games | Watch the trailer
iframeEpisode 1.
How Leonidas of Rhodes became the greatest Olympian of the ancient world | Heroes
Episode 2.The inspiring story of the six-time Olympic champion Milo of Croton | Heroes
Episode 3.
How Kyniska of Sparta became the first woman ever to win at the Olympic Games | Heroes
Episode 4.
How a secret source of motivation helps Ageas of Argos to win the Dolichos race | Heroes
Episode 5.
The incredible story of a mother who risked her life to see her son compete | Heroes