Not only did they slow Xerxes advance at the Hot Gates and lead the Greek coalition at Platee where the Persians were utterly defeated and their army routed; but it seems to the Spartans goes the first honor of an Olympic medal to a female constestent.
Cynisca the sister of a Spartan King and won the 4 horse chariot races in 396 and 392. Not that she was able to drive the chariot, but she did manage and train the team of men that did.
And like a Spartan she had this to say:
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Where is it possible to get a copy of this artwork showing Cynisca during the chariot race?
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