The term 'Olympians, e.g.' refers to people associated with the Olympic Games. This includes both GODS and athletes. The crossword solutions for this term are 'GODS' (4 letters) and 'ATHLETES' (8 letters). The GODS of Greek mythology were believed to have been involved in the original Olympic Games, which began in 776 BC. Athletes from all over the world have competed in the modern Olympic Games since they were first held in Athens in 1896.