About Oebotas of Dyme
Lived 800 BC – 760 BC. Oebotas of Dyme was an athletics competitor and runner.
Oebotas of Dyme , the son of Oenias, was an ancient Greek athlete from Dyme who won the stadion race in the sixth Ancient Olympic Games in 756 BC.
Curse
He was not honored for his victory by the Achaeans and legendarily cursed the Achaeans to never win the Olympics for that and the Achaeans did not have an olympic winner until Sostratus of Pellene won the race.
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Important facts
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Oebotas of Dyme?
ancient Greek olympics victor in stadion
When was Oebotas of Dyme born?
Oebotas of Dyme was born in 800 BC in Dyme.
When did Oebotas of Dyme die?
Oebotas of Dyme died in 760 BC.
What was Oebotas of Dyme's occupation?
Oebotas of Dyme was an athletics competitor and runner.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Oebotas of Dyme. https://biography.guide/oebotas-of-dyme/
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