Air Date
June 26, 2021
Episodes
5 episodes
Heroes of the Ancient Olympic Games
Season 1
Episodes
1. How Leonidas of Rhodes became the greatest Olympian of the ancient world
Mao travels back to ancient Greece and meets Leonidas of Rhodes, who teaches how important it is to stick with it and never giving up!
2. The inspiring story of the six-time Olympic champion Milon of Croton
When a younger opponent defeats legendary wrestler Milon of Croton after winning six times at Olympic games, Mao understands if you learn from defeat, you have not lost at all.
3. How Kyniska of Sparta became the first woman ever to win at the Olympic Games
When Kyniska, princess of Sparta, is denied competing for being a woman. She finds the way to win the chariot race and become the first women to champion at the ancient Olympic Games.
4. How a secret source of motivation helps Ageas of Argos to win the Dolichos race
Mao tries to stop Ageas of Argos from running back to his home town, 100km away, to notify his victory right after winning a gruelling Dolichos race.
5. The incredible story of a mother who risked her life to see her son compete
Mao helps Kallipateira of Rhodes avoid the ban for married women and enter the stadium to see her son compete, dressed like a man pretending to be his coach.