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Olympic Winners Of The Stadion Race
The following is a list of winners of the Stadion race at the Olympic Games from 776 BC to 225 AD. It is based on the list given by Eusebius of Caesarea using a compilation by Sextus Julius Africanus. The Stadion race was the first and most important competition of the ancient Olympiads and the names of the winners are used by many Greek authors to date historic events. * 1st Olympiad 776 BC - Coroebus of Elis * 2nd Olympiad 772 BC - Antimachus of Elis * 3rd Olympiad 768 BC - Androclus of Messenia * 4th Olympiad 764 BC - Polychares of Messenia * 5th Olympiad 760 BC - Aeschines of Elis * 6th Olympiad 756 BC - Oebotas of Dyme * 7th Olympiad 752 BC - Diocles of Messenia ( grc, Διοκλῆς Μεσήνιος; called Daïcles, grc, Δαϊκλῆς Μεσσήνιος, in Dionysius's chronicle) * 8th Olympiad 748 BC - Anticles of Messenia * 9th Olympiad 744 BC - Xenocles of Messenia * 10th Olympiad 740 BC - Dotades of Messenia * 11th Olympiad 736 BC - Leochares of Messenia * 12 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stadion (running Race)
''Stadion'' or ''stade'' ( grc, στάδιον) was an ancient running event, part of the Ancient Olympic Games and the other Panhellenic Games. It was one of the five major Pentathlon events. It was the premier event of the ''gymnikos agon'' (γυμνικὸς ἀγών "nude competition"). History From the years 776 to 724 BC, the ''stadion'' was the only event that took place at the Olympic Games. The victor gave his name to the entire four-year Olympiad, which has allowed scholars to know the names of nearly every ancient Olympic stadion winner. The ''stadion'' was named after the building in which it took place, also called the ''stadion''. This word became ''stadium'' in Latin, which became the English word stadium. The race also gave its name to the unit of length, the stadion. There were other types of running events, but the ''stadion'' was the most prestigious; the winner was often considered to be the winner of an entire Games. Though a separate event, the ''stadion' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diaulos (running Race)
Diaulos (Greek: Δίαυλος, English translation: "double pipe") was a double- stadion race, , introduced in the 14th Olympiad of the ancient Olympic Games (724BC). The length of each foot race varied depending on the length of the stadium. This was because the Greek foot varied widely from one locality to another, for example the stadium at Olympia was but at Delphi Delphi (; ), in legend previously called Pytho (Πυθώ), in ancient times was a sacred precinct that served as the seat of Pythia, the major oracle who was consulted about important decisions throughout the ancient classical world. The oracle ... it was long. Scholars debate whether or not the runners had individual "turning" posts for the return leg of the race, or whether all the runners approached a common post, turned, and then raced back to the starting line. Although at Delphi an inscription referenced "turning-posts" as opposed to "turning-post", which suggests each runner had their own turning po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agatharchus Of Corcyra
Agatharchus or Agatharch ( grc, Ἀγάθαρχος) was a self-taught painter from Samos, who lived in the 5th century BC. His father was named Eudemos (Εὔδημος). He is said by Vitruvius to have invented scenic painting, and to have painted a scene (''scenam fecit'') for a tragedy which Aeschylus exhibited. Hence some writers, such as Karl Woermann, have supposed that he introduced perspective and illusionism into painting. However, as this appears to contradict Aristotle's assertion that scenic painting was introduced by Sophocles, some scholars understand Vitruvius to mean merely that Agatharchus constructed a stage. But the context shows clearly that perspective painting must be meant, for Vitruvius goes on to say that Democritus and Anaxagoras, carrying out the principles laid down in a treatise written by Agatharchus, wrote on the same subject, showing how, in drawing, the lines ought to be made to correspond, according to a natural proportion, to the figure wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archilochus Of Corcyra
Archilochus (; grc-gre, Ἀρχίλοχος ''Arkhilokhos''; c. 680 – c. 645 BC) was a Greek lyric poet of the Archaic period from the island of Paros. He is celebrated for his versatile and innovative use of poetic meters, and is the earliest known Greek author to compose almost entirely on the theme of his own emotions and experiences. Biography A considerable amount of information about the life of Archilochus has come down to the modern age via his surviving work, the testimony of other authors, and inscriptions on monuments, yet it all needs to be viewed with caution – the biographical tradition is generally unreliable and the fragmentary nature of the poems does not really support inferences about his personal history. The vivid language and intimate details of the poems often look autobiographical yet it is known, on the authority of Aristotle, that Archilochus sometimes role-played. The philosopher quoted two fragments as examples of an author speaking in somebo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ladromus Of Laconia
Ladromus of Laconia was an ancient Greek athlete listed by Eusebius of Caesarea as a victor in the stadion race of the 57th Olympiad (552 BC). Eusebius of Caesarea, ''Chronicle' He was the last Spartan runner during their period of dominance, winning the 21st title in 170 years. The next Spartan crown in the stadion race would be won more than 200 years later by Demosthenes of Laconia in 316 BC. See also Olympic winners of the Stadion race The following is a list of winners of the Stadion race at the Olympic Games from 776 BC to 225 AD. It is based on the list given by Eusebius of Caesarea using a compilation by Sextus Julius Africanus. The Stadion race was the first and most impor ... References 6th-century BC Spartans Ancient Olympic competitors Ancient Greek runners Ancient Spartan athletes {{Greece-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phaedrus Of Pharsalus
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Phaedrus may refer to: People * Phaedrus (Athenian) (c. 444 BC – 393 BC), an Athenian aristocrat depicted in Plato's dialogues * Phaedrus (fabulist) (c. 15 BC – c. AD 50), a Roman fabulist * Phaedrus the Epicurean (138 BC – c. 70 BC), an Epicurean philosopher Art and literature * ''Phaedrus'' (dialogue), a dialogue of Plato * ''Phaedrus'' (play), a 3rd-century BCE comedic play by Alexis (poet) * Phaedrus, a character in ''Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance'' * A work by Cy Twombly * Phaedrus, Johnathan, a character in the Reckoners novels by Brandon Sanderson. See also * Phaedra (other) Phaedra may refer to: Mythology * Phaedra (mythology), Cretan princess, daughter of Minos and Pasiphaë, wife of Theseus Arts and entertainment * ''Phaedra'' (Alexandre Cabanel), an 1880 painting Film * ''Phaedra'' (film), a 1962 film by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hagnon Of Peparethus
Hagnon of Peparethus was an ancient Greek athlete listed by Eusebius of Caesarea as a victor in the stadion race of the 53rd Olympiad (568 BC).Eusebius of Caesarea, ''Chronicle' He was the first winner from the Aegean Islands and the only winner from the Sporades. References See also Olympic winners of the Stadion race The following is a list of winners of the Stadion race at the Olympic Games from 776 BC to 225 AD. It is based on the list given by Eusebius of Caesarea using a compilation by Sextus Julius Africanus. The Stadion race was the first and most importa ... Ancient Olympic competitors 6th-century BC Greek people People from Skopelos {{Greece-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epitelidas Of Laconia
Epitelidas of Laconia was an ancient Greek athlete listed by Eusebius of Caesarea as a victor in the stadion race of the 50th Olympiad (580 BC). Eusebius of Caesarea, ''Chronicle' His victory marked the 20th Spartan triumph in the category during a period of 140 years. See also * Olympic winners of the Stadion race The following is a list of winners of the Stadion race at the Olympic Games from 776 BC to 225 AD. It is based on the list given by Eusebius of Caesarea using a compilation by Sextus Julius Africanus. The Stadion race was the first and most impor ... References 6th-century BC Greek people Ancient Olympic competitors Ancient Greek runners Ancient Spartan athletes {{Greece-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glycon Of Croton
Glycon of Croton was an ancient Greek athlete listed by Eusebius of Caesarea as a victor in the stadion race of the 48th Olympiad (588 BC). He was the first winner from Magna Graecia. Pausanias relates his name as ''Glaukias''.Pausanias 10,7,4 References See also Olympic winners of the Stadion race The following is a list of winners of the Stadion race at the Olympic Games from 776 BC to 225 AD. It is based on the list given by Eusebius of Caesarea using a compilation by Sextus Julius Africanus. The Stadion race was the first and most impor ... 6th-century BC Greek people Ancient Olympic competitors Ancient Greek runners Ancient Crotonian athletes {{Greece-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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). Eusebius of Caesarea, ''Chronicle' 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 The following is a list of winners of the Stadion race at the Olympic Games from 776 BC to 225 AD. It is based on the list given by Eusebius of Caesarea using a compilation by Sextus Julius Africanus. The Stadion race was the first and most impor ... References Ancient Olympic competitors Ancient Greek runners 7th-century BC Spartans Ancient Spartan athletes {{Greece-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cleondas Of Thebes
Cleondas of Thebes was an ancient Greek athlete listed by Eusebius of Caesarea as a victor in the stadion race of the 41st Olympiad (616 BC). Dionysius of Halicarnassus refers his name as "Kleonidas". Dionysius of Halicarnassus, 3, 46. He appears to be the only Theban runner to win at the Olympic Games, while there were at least two more Boeotians in the same category: Oxythemis of Coroneia in 732 BC and Micion of Boeotia in 196 BC. References See also Olympic winners of the Stadion race The following is a list of winners of the Stadion race at the Olympic Games from 776 BC to 225 AD. It is based on the list given by Eusebius of Caesarea using a compilation by Sextus Julius Africanus. The Stadion race was the first and most impor ... Ancient Olympic competitors 7th-century BC Greek people Ancient Thebans Sportspeople from Thebes, Greece {{Greece-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phrynon
Phrynon of Athens ( el, Φρύνων ο Αθηναίος; Athens; before 657 BC – Sigeum; c. 606 BC) was a general of ancient Athens, and a winner in ancient Olympic Games.''Great Greek Encyclopedia'', Pavlos Drandakis, ed., el, «Φρύνων ο Αθηναίος» vol. 24, p. 231. Biography Phrynon was born in Athens before 657 BC. In 636 BC, he won the stadion or pentathlon in the Olympic Games (36th Olympiad). Later he became a general of Athens. In the period 608–606 BC, a war was conducted by Athens against Mytilene over control of Sigeum. Phrynon was the general of the Athenians. In order to end the conflict quickly, Phrynon accepted the invitation to duel made by the Mytilenean general Pittacus (one of the Seven Sages of Greece). Phrynon was defeated at the duel because Pittacus had a hidden net beneath his shield and with it caught and killed him.''Philosophes de Diogène Laërce'' (in French)Chapter IV (Pittacus), p. 74 Pittacus thus won the war for his homeland. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
