Leontiskos

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Ancient Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameLeontiskos
Used name•Leontiskos
NOC Messene
Medals AG
Gold 2
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 2

Biography

Leontiskos had an affair with a woman named Mania, but he later discovered that she was also sleeping with one of his rivals, Antenor. When confronted, she stated that she merely wished to compare their athletic abilities on another field of competition.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
456 BCE Ancient Olympics Ancient Combative Sports (Ancient Sports) MES Leontiskos
Wrestling, Men (Ancient Olympics) 1 Gold
452 BCE Ancient Olympics Ancient Combative Sports (Ancient Sports) MES Leontiskos
Wrestling, Men (Ancient Olympics) 1 Gold