Orsippus
Ancient olympics stadion victor in 8th century BC
About Orsippus
Lived 800 BC – 760 BC. Orsippus was an athletics competitor and runner.
Orsippus was a Greek runner from Megara who was famed as the first to run the footrace naked at the Olympic Games and "first of all Greeks to be crowned victor naked." Others argue that it was Acanthus instead who first introduced Greek athletic nudity. Orsippus won the stadion of the 15th Olympic Games in 720 BC.
Later, as a general, Orsippus conquered a neighboring territory for Megara,
Orsippus was buried near Coroebus, Elis.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Orsippus?
ancient olympics stadion victor in 8th century BC
When was Orsippus born?
Orsippus was born in 800 BC in Megara.
When did Orsippus die?
Orsippus died in 760 BC in Megara.
What was Orsippus's occupation?
Orsippus was an athletics competitor and runner.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Orsippus. https://biography.guide/orsippus/
MLA: "Orsippus." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/orsippus/.
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