Gelon of Laconia

Gelon of Laconia was an ancient Greek athlete listed by Eusebius of Caesarea as a victor in the stadion race of the 44th Olympiad (604 BC).[1] He was already the 13th Spartan winner in a century for a total of 16 titles out of 25 available.

See also

Olympic winners of the Stadion race

References

Eusebius of Caesarea, Chronicle .

Ancient Olympic Games

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Sports

Foot races	Diaulos Dolichos Hoplitodromos Stadion
Horse races	Apene Chariot of polos Decapolon Kalpe Keles Perfect chariot Polos Synoris Synoris of polos Tethrippon Tethrippon of polos
Combat	Boxing Pankration Wrestling
Special	Herald and Trumpet contest Pentathlon

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