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The whole city was talking about one thing, the Marathon. Thus, "Bets upon bets are placed and everyone is ready to offer generous gifts to the one who will proudly raise the blue and white flag in the Stadium this afternoon, coming in first to say those same words of the ancient Marathon soldier, ‘We have conquered'. Come on Vasilakos, and if you come in first place we will make a statue in your honor like we did with Averof.

Из истории Олимпийского спорта, Олимпийские игры 1896 г. в Афинах. Речь идет о возможном победителе предстоящего марафонского забега