Nike I praise, provider of victory;
bright companion you are to glorious Athena,
patroness of soldiers, of artists and athletes,
of all of us who join in battle or contest,
who pray to you, O Nike, for strength and fortune,
for your great gift of success. Unsurpassed goddess,
we pray to you that our efforts be rewarded,
that our foes not triumph by trickery or guile,
that we may overcome all odds and take the day.
Though we may lose a battle, may we win the war,
may no defeat be final. O shining Nike,
friend to all who strive, I praise you and honor you.
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