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Spyridon Louis

Greek amateur athlete

Born
January 12, 1873
Died
March 26, 1940 (aged 67)
Known as
marathon runner, long-distance runner, athletics competitor, farmer, runner, herder

Spyridon Louis, commonly known as Spyros Louis, was a Greek water carrier who won the first modern-day Olympic marathon at the 1896 Summer Olympics. Following his victory, he was celebrated as a national hero.

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