Marcus Aurelius Agathopous

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Ancient Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameMarcus Aurelius Agathopous
Used name•Marcus Aurelius Agathopous
NOC Aigion
Medals AG
Gold 2
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 2

Biography

Marcus Aurelius Agathopous of Aegina won the stadion crown at Olympia in 173 and 177 CE. He also won the race in armor (hoplite) at Plateia Eleutheria. Agathopous won 60 other crowns and was termed the “best of the Greeks”.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
173 CE Ancient Olympics Ancient Athletics (Ancient Sports) AIG Marcus Aurelius Agathopous
Stadion, Men (Ancient Olympics) 1 Gold
177 CE Ancient Olympics Ancient Athletics (Ancient Sports) AIG Marcus Aurelius Agathopous
Stadion, Men (Ancient Olympics) 1 Gold