Leon Pyrgos
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Leonidas "Leon"•Pyrgos |
| Used name | Leon•Pyrgos |
| Original name | Λεωνίδας "Λέων"•Πύργος |
| Born | 1874 in Mantinea, Peloponnesos (GRE) |
| NOC |  Greece |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Although he became the first Greek to win an Olympic event since ancient times, not a lot is known about Leon Pyrgos, a 22-year-old Athenian hailing originally from the Arcadian city of Mantinea. His father, Nikolaos Pyrgos, was the president of the first sports club in Athens, Athinaikos (renamed Athletikos Syllogos in 1896). A fencing instructor, Pyrgos would later publish various manuals for the sport.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 Summer Olympics | Fencing | GRE |
Leon Pyrgos | |||
| Foil, Masters, Individual, Men (Olympic) | 1 | Gold |