to judge the speed of swift feet and preeminence in strength of limbs among the Greeks. The one to whom you give the most distinguished honor of victory is called glorious and much envied among men. You have adorned with garlands [the son] of Aristomenes, Lachon The rest is fragmentary. Ode 8 For Liparion of Ceos? The text of str. 1 is fragmentary. singing the praises of sheep-sacrificing Pytho , and Nemea and the Isthmus. I will make my boast, laying my hand on the earth— every debt of praise shines in the light of truth—no Greek, boy or man, has won more victories in his age-group.