Heras

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Ancient Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHeras
Used name•Heras
NOC Laodikeia on the Lykos
Medals AG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Heras was described as “bull-bellied, thick-limbed, and a second Atlas.” He won the pankration at Olympia, Pythia, and Isthmia, as well as many other festivals. Heras once bragged that his number of victories was greater than the number of grains of sand in the Libyan desert.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
33 CE Ancient Olympics Ancient Combative Sports (Ancient Sports) LDL Heras
Pankration, Men (Ancient Olympics) 1 Gold