Khairon

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Ancient Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameKhairon
Used name•Khairon
NOC Pellene
Medals AG
Gold 4
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 4

Biography

Despite his four Olympic titles in wrestling, Khairon was hated in his hometown of Pellene. Khairon helped overturn the Pellene government and allowed Alexander the Great to make him the tyrant of Pellene. Worse, he was a cruel and despotic ruler.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
356 BCE Ancient Olympics Ancient Combative Sports (Ancient Sports) PEL Khairon
Wrestling, Men (Ancient Olympics) 1 Gold
352 BCE Ancient Olympics Ancient Combative Sports (Ancient Sports) PEL Khairon
Wrestling, Men (Ancient Olympics) 1 Gold
348 BCE Ancient Olympics Ancient Combative Sports (Ancient Sports) PEL Khairon
Wrestling, Men (Ancient Olympics) 1 Gold
344 BCE Ancient Olympics Ancient Combative Sports (Ancient Sports) PEL Khairon
Wrestling, Men (Ancient Olympics) 1 Gold