Victor ludorum

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]

For the racehorse, see Victor Ludorum (horse).

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.

See also

References
  1. "Borough in Bloom – Introduction". Archived from the original on 2007-08-19. Retrieved 2007-07-15.
  2. "Tyne Rowing Club presents the". Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-07-15.


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