The first recorded victor at the Olympics was Coroebus of Elis. A cook by profession, Coroebus won the event called the “stadion”—a footrace of just under 200 meters, run in a straight line. The first recorded victor at the Olympics was Coroebus of Elis. A cook by profession, Coroebus won the event called the “stadion”—a footrace of just under 200 meters, run in a straight line. Archaeology Social Sciences Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Nude athletes and fights to the death: What really happened at the ancient Olympics
