About Psaumis of Camarina
Born 500 BC. Psaumis of Camarina was an equestrian.
Psaumis of Camarina was a charioteer who won the Olympic four-horse chariot race (tethrippon) in the 82nd Olympiad (452 BC). He probably had already won the two-mule chariot race in the previous edition of the 81st Olympiad and he also competed unsuccessfully in the mounted-horse race. He was the son of Akron , according to one of the odes written about him.
A pair of odes attributed to Pindar (Olympian 4 & 5) celebrate his victory, but these may actually be the work of a Sicilian imitator of Pindar.
The fourth ode provides the most biographical information:
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Psaumis of Camarina?
Siceliot horseman and athlete
When was Psaumis of Camarina born?
Psaumis of Camarina was born in 500 BC in Kamarina.
When did Psaumis of Camarina die?
Psaumis of Camarina died in Kamarina.
What was Psaumis of Camarina's occupation?
Psaumis of Camarina was an equestrian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Psaumis of Camarina
· DBpedia: Psaumis of Camarina
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Psaumis of Camarina. https://biography.guide/psaumis-of-camarina/
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