Orsippos

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Ancient Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameOrsippos
Used name•Orsippos
NOC Megara
Medals AG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Some sources indicate that Orsippos may have been the first Olympic athlete to compete nude. However, this is also claimed for Akanthos, who won the dolichos event in 720 BCE.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
720 BCE Ancient Olympics Ancient Athletics (Ancient Sports) MEG Orsippos
Stadion, Men (Ancient Olympics) 1 Gold