Acrostic 3

Sorry I have been so long in posting lately. Much of my free time has been taken up lately with: well you'll see.

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One time, only every several years
Legions of the world's top competitors,
Yearning to obtain some national pride
Make their way, (with coaches, friends, equipment)
Past fears. Past doubt. Past personal ego
Into descendants of ancient glories:
Competitions paying tribute to when
Society mingled with all the gods.