Literature as part of the Olympics

This is a very interesting article on the history of the Olympics. I was in awe to know that Literature was part of my summer obsession and that Writers, Musicians and Artist were Olympians once. Enjoy and get inspired. http://m.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2012/07/remember-when-the-olympics-used-to-have-an-art-competition-no/260355/