About Aenetus of Amyclae
Aenetus of Amyclae was an athlete.
Ainētos (Ancient Greek: Αἴνητος) was an ancient Greek Olympic champion hailing from the city of Amykla i in Laconia. He lived during an unknown pre-Christian era. According to Pausanias, Ainētos emerged victorious in the pentathlon competition, but while he was being crowned as the winner, he fell dead. His statue existed in his hometown of Amyklai, where Pausanias saw it.
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Who was Aenetus of Amyclae?
Olympic pentathlon victor commemorated at Amyclae
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Aenetus of Amyclae was born in Amyclae.
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Aenetus of Amyclae was an athlete.
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