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Spiridon Louis


 

Spiridon "Spiros" Louis (January 12, 1873March 26, 1940) was a Greek water-carrier who won the first modern-day Marathon at the 1896 Summer Olympics, thereby becoming a national hero.

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Introduction
Theiapolis People!
Preparation
The marathon race
After the Olympics
External links
Goodies & Collectibles
Posters & Prints

 

 

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