Leochares of Messenia

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Leochares of Messenia was an athlete from Messenia who won the stadion race in the 11th Ancient Olympic Games in 736 BC.[1] The stadion race (about 180 meters) was the only competition in the first 13 Olympiads.

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  1. ^ Eusebius. Chronicon (English translation from Latin, original Greek lost) at Attalus.org