Diokles

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Ancient Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameDiokles
Used name•Diokles
NOC Messene
Medals AG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Diokles was the first athlete known to have been crowned with an olive wreath for his victory at Olympia.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
752 BCE Ancient Olympics Ancient Athletics (Ancient Sports) MES Diokles
Stadion, Men (Ancient Olympics) 1 Gold