The third race of the Vinkovci Trilogy is named Valens Victorious to evoke the rich Roman history of present-day Vinkovci. Gladiator games were spectacular public events in ancient Rome that involved gladiator combat. Today, we showcase our agility, speed, precision, strength, etc., in OCR races like our Valens Victorious. The goal of gladiator games was to provide entertainment to the audience while demonstrating the strength, skill, and courage of the gladiators. Similarly, the essence of our thrilling OCR race, Valens Victorious, lies in entertainment, strength, skill, and courage.
The third race of our trilogy, like every year, is held in memory of the tragically deceased Croatian defender Nedjeljko Klarić.
