Milo of Croton, the legendary ancient Greek wrestler, once won an Olympic gold medal without competing, as no opponent dared face him. With six Olympic titles and 30 victories, his dominance and incredible feats of strength, like carrying a bull on his shoulders, left rivals and spectators in awe—until a tragic encounter with wolves brought his storied career to a gruesome end.
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The pankration, an ancient Greek combat sport, was a lethal blend of wrestling and boxing,…
A 2,000-year-old Greek inscription unearthed in the ancient city of Anemurium, Turkey, honors a champion wrestler named Kaikilianos, offering a fascinating glimpse into the city’s vibrant sporting culture during Roman times.
Here is the excerpt:
“The Greek National Wrestling Team had an excellent presence at the international Darko Nisavic (Serbia) tournament, winning a total of six medals out of six “blue and white” athletes.
The Greek wrestlers celebrated three gold, one silver, and two bronze medals, finishing in second place in the overall ranking.”
Arionas Kolitsopoulos was named world champion, as he won the gold medal at the U17…
Dauren Kurugliev gave Greece its second medal at the European Men’s/Women’s wrestling championships in Zagreb,…
On April 6, 1896, the Olympic Games, a long-lost tradition of ancient Greece, are reborn…
Christos Christoforidis won the Men’s Gold medal (77 kg) at the Pagratio World Wrestling Championships.…
Wherever you travel in the world, whether it be the southern reaches of Patagonia in…
On April 6, 1896, the Olympic Games, a long-lost tradition of ancient Greece, are reborn…
Young Greek wrestler Georgios Pilidis won gold at the World Youth Championship held in Serbia,…
Giorgos Pilidis will be going to the Olympics this summer. Pilidis qualified for the 2021…
On April 6, 1896, the Olympic Games, a long-lost tradition of ancient Greece, are reborn…
Maria Prevolarakis Wins Gold for Greece in the World Women’s individual wrestling 53-kilo class in…
On April 6, 1896, the Olympic Games, a long-lost tradition of ancient Greece, are reborn…