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    Milo of Croton - Wikipedia

    Milo or Milon of Croton (late 6th century BC) was a famous ancient Greek athlete from the Greek colony of Croton in Magna Graecia. He was a six-time Olympic victor; once for boys wrestling in 540 BC at the 60th Olympics, and five-time wrestling champion at the 62nd through 66th Olympiads. Milo kept on … See more

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    Ancient sources and legends report that he took great pleasure in showing off his strength. He had a number of feats he would perform, such as:
    • He would hold his arm … See more

    Legend has it that such feats were his eventual undoing. His final test of strength came when he was traveling the countryside and met a villager trying to split a stump with hammer and wedges. Milo excitedly … See more

    The statue of Milo the son of Diotimus was made by Dameas, also a native of Crotona. Milo won six victories for wrestling at Olympia, one of them among the boys; at Pytho he won six among the men and one among the boys. He came to Olympia to wrestle … See more

    • Abdo, John (2020). Wolves of Croton: The Untold Story of Milo. Marina del Rey, CA: Ja Publishing, Inc. ISBN 978-1-7356-8471-0. See more

    Web Gallery of Art Depictions of Milo of Croton by Vittoria, Puget, Falconet, and Suvée See more

     
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    Milo of Croton was a household name in ancient Greece, synonymous with extraordinary strength and athletic prowess. Hailing from the ancient Greek city of Croton, Milo's feats as a wrestler have become legendary, earning him a …

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    Dec 15, 2023 · Milo was a famous wrestler who carried a bull across his shoulders and won six Olympic titles. He also died a tragic death by a tree stump, according to the legend. Learn more about his story and other …

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