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S4E8 - The Ancient Olympics

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Jun 18, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Leonidas of Rhodes

  • Leonidas of Rhodes may be the most successful athlete in ancient Olympic history.
  • He won 12 gold medals in individual events, a record unmatched for over two millennia.
ANECDOTE

Arrachion's Last Win

  • Arrachion of Phigalia, a champion pancratiast, won a match despite being choked to death.
  • He posthumously received the olive crown.
ANECDOTE

Milo's Ox Training

  • Milo of Croton, a six-time Olympic wrestling champion, trained by carrying an ox daily.
  • This unique training helped him win wars and become a legendary figure.
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