Victor ludorum explained

Victor ludorum (or victrix ludorum) is Latin for "the winner of the games". It is usually a trophy presented to the most successful team, club, or competitor at a sports event. It is common at rowing regattas and was traditional at some British state and public school sports days. It is usually presented to the athlete/competitor who has won the most events or who has accumulated the most points through competing in many events.[1] [2]

Female competitors usually compete for the victrix ludorum.

The practice of awarding a trophy to the victor (victrix) ludorum was still followed, as of 2018, in schools and colleges established by descendants of British settlers in South Africa.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Borough in Bloom – Introduction . 2007-07-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070819033124/http://ims.npt.gov.uk/imsapps/bloom/bloom1.aspx . 2007-08-19 . dead .
  2. Web site: Tyne Rowing Club presents the . 2007-07-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070928205218/http://www.phsrc.org.uk/pjhposter06.html . 2007-09-28 . dead .