Akanthos
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Ancient Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Akanthos |
| Used name | •Akanthos |
| NOC |  Sparta |
| Medals | AG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Some sources indicate that Akanthos may have been the first Olympic athlete to compete nude. However, this is also claimed for Orsippos, who won the stadion event in 720 BCE.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 720 BCE Ancient Olympics | Ancient Athletics (Ancient Sports) | SPA |
Akanthos | |||
| Dolikhos, Men (Ancient Olympics) | 1 | Gold |