ðɪ ɐpɹˌiːʃɪˈeɪʃən ðæt ɹˈoʊmənz ɡˈɪv pɚtˈɪkjʊlɚli tə ðɪ ˈæθliːts kəmpˈiːɾɪŋ ɪnðɪ ᵻvˈɛnts wʌz ˈɛvɪdənt ɪnðə nˈuːmɚɹəs tˈoʊkənz dˈɛdᵻkˌeɪɾᵻd tə sˈɜːʔn̩ ˈæθliːts.
The appreciation that Romans give particularly to the athletes competing in the events was evident in the numerous tokens dedicated to certain athletes.