About Xenophon of Corinth
Lived 500 BC – 460 BC. Xenophon of Corinth was an athletics competitor.
Xenophon of Corinth, son of Thessalus, was a victor at the Olympic Games, both in the foot-race and in the pentathlon, in the 79th Olympiad (464 BC). His family belonged to the stock of the Oligaethidae, and was one of the ruling families of Corinth. Pindar's 13th Olympic Ode celebrates his double victory.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Xenophon of Corinth?
5th-century BC Greek Olympic victor
When was Xenophon of Corinth born?
Xenophon of Corinth was born in 500 BC in Ancient Corinth.
When did Xenophon of Corinth die?
Xenophon of Corinth died in 460 BC.
What was Xenophon of Corinth's occupation?
Xenophon of Corinth was an athletics competitor.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Xenophon of Corinth
· DBpedia: Xenophon of Corinth
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Xenophon of Corinth. https://biography.guide/xenophon-of-corinth/
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