“Citius. altius, fortius” the latin motto of the modern Olympics
is often translated, “Swifter, higher, stronger”. Possibly a
more accurate translation of the motto for most modern day
Olympians would be “Swiftest, Highest, Strongest”. The ancient
Olympics which began close to 3000 years ago in Greece were held
in honor of Zeus, the father of the gods. Only citizens of Greek
city-states could participate, athletes competed in the nude;
(women were excluded) and winners received only an olive wreath.
The Roman emperor Theodosius, a Christian, banned all festivals
that honored Olympic gods in 394 AD and were not revived until
in 1887, when they were organized as a way of promoting peace,
friendship, and healthy sporting competition among the youth of
the world. Women were allowed in four years later. Perfection
has the notion of being complete. Finished! The Perfect Score.
You can’t get better. Next door to perfection is being first or
better than any one else: “Going For Gold”. “Owning the Podium”,
“Being Numb