MILON OF CROTON


Meaning of MILON OF CROTON in English

or Milo of Croton

flourished late 6th century BC

Ancient Greek athlete.

The most renowned wrestler of antiquity, he won numerous Olympic and Pythian games. His name has long been synonymous with extraordinary strength, and he is said to have carried an ox on his shoulders across the Olympic stadium.

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