Photos from the Third Annual St. Olaf OlympicsSeptember 27, 2008

(co-sponsored by the Society for Ancient History and the Delta Chi chapter of Eta Sigma Phi)

Pictures courtesy of Prof. McMenomy, designated photo journalist.

Prof. Reece defeats Prof. Groton with one finger!

Hesiod, Sir Arthur Evans, and the Persian Sibyl compete in the costume contest.

Prof. Brunelle reads a Pindaric victory ode.

Vergilian verses win the poetry contest.

Spartan relay: grab the candy--if you dare!

To the victor go the pipe cleaners!

Hoplites create their own helmets...

and armor...

and greaves!

Haven't we met somewhere before?

The battle ends in a tie.

Classics students prepare for the tug-o'-war.

Prof. Reece presides over the rope...

which immediately snaps in half!

A duel of champions ends the Olympics.

Ephebe Julian Brunelle is ready for next year.