Spyridon Louis (Greek: Σπυρίδων Λούης [spiˈriðon ˈluis], sometimes transliterated Spiridon Loues; 12 January 1873 – 26 March 1940), commonly known as Spyros...
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Spyridon Lambros, Greek history professor and former Prime Minister of Greece Spiros Livathinos, Greek footballer and football coach Spyridon Louis,...
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It was the capstone of the athletics programme. The event was won by Spyridon Louis and was the only Greek victory in athletics. Michel Bréal originated...
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highlight for the Greeks was the marathon victory by their compatriot Spyridon Louis. The most successful competitor was German wrestler and gymnast Carl...
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or kidney disease Spiridon [de], German running magazine named after Spyridon Louis Spiridon Peninsula, Alaska Spiridon Bay [ceb], Alaska Spiridon Lake [ceb]...
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Alexandre Louis (1787–1872), French physician Séraphine Louis (1864–1942), French painter Spyridon Louis (1873–1940), Greek runner Thomas Louis (1758–1807)...
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The Olympic marathon is run ending with the victory of Greek athlete Spyridon Louis. 1900 – British suffer a sharp defeat by the Boers south of Brandfort...
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around 40 kilometres (25 mi). On April 10, 1896, Greek water-carrier Spyridon Louis won the first Olympic marathon in 2 hours 58 minutes and 50 seconds...
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given name Spiros include: Spyridon Louis (1873–1940), Greek gold medallist of the first modern Olympic Marathon Spiros Louis Stadium, the Athens Olympic...
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Modern Olympics, the first being at the 1896 Summer Olympics and won by Spyridon Louis. Paul was also pleased with the wedding of his eldest daughter, Sofía...
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the first Olympic marathon, on 10 April 1896 (a male-only race), was Spyridon Louis, a Greek water-carrier, in 2 hours 58 minutes and 50 seconds. The marathon...
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March 24 – Thomas Adams, British urban planner (b. 1871) March 26 – Spyridon Louis, Greek Olympic athlete (b. 1873) March 27 Madeleine Astor, American...
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Prominent representatives of this genre include Nikolaos Mantzaros, Spyridon Xyndas, Spyridon Samaras and Pavlos Carrer. Manolis Kalomiris is considered the...
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April 2012, the silver cup given to the marathon winner, Greek athlete Spyridon Louis, at the first modern Olympic Games staged in Athens in 1896 sold for...
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Spyridon Belokas (Greek: Σπυρίδων Μπελόκας, born 1877, date of death unknown) was a Greek athlete. He competed at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens. He...
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Sports Club) was founded in 1896, the same year that Maroussi native Spyridon Louis won the Olympic marathon at the 1896 Summer Olympics. The club's men's...
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and Mirela Manjani. Also legends of the past include the legendary Spyridon Louis and Konstantinos Tsiklitiras. Fencing used to be popular in Greece in...
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in a fictionalized but sometimes accurate portrayal of water-carrier Spyridon Louis), decides to enter the 26-mile marathon. Once in Athens he meets Christina...
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Das, Indian philosopher, academic, and politician (d. 1958) 1873 – Spyridon Louis, Greek runner (d. 1940) 1874 – Laura Adams Armer, American author and...
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January 10 – George Orton, Canadian athlete (d. 1958) January 12 – Spyridon Louis, Greek runner (d. 1940) January 20 – Johannes V. Jensen, Danish writer...
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crossing first, but legitimately won the Boston Marathon a year later Spyridon Louis Greece 1896 First Olympic gold medalist for the marathon Patrick Makau...
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– Wilhelm Anderson, German-Estonian astrophysicist (b. 1880) 1940 – Spyridon Louis, Greek runner (b. 1873) 1942 – Jimmy Burke, American baseball player...
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17 April 1996 Second Leg Panathinaikos 0–3 Ajax Spyridon Louis, Athens 21:30 Report Litmanen 4', 77' Wooter 86' Attendance: 74,000 Referee: José María...
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30' Fotakis 37' Athanasiadis 66', 67' Stadium: Athens Olympic Stadium "Spyridon Louis" Attendance: 6,110 Referee: Anastasios Sidiropoulos, Dodecanese...
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(1962) – sport comedy-drama film depicting the story of water-carrier Spyridon Louis King of Music - Tansen (Hindi: संगीत सम्राट तानसेन) (1962) – Indian...
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original (PDF) on 23 September 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2015. IOC. "St. Louis 1904 Olympic Results - Gold, Silver, Bronze Medallists". Olympics.com. Retrieved...
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Medal Name Sport Event Date Gold Spyridon Louis Athletics Men's marathon April 10 Gold Aristidis Konstantinidis Cycling Men's road race April 12 Gold...
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in the national colours were released from Panathenaic Stadium after Spyridon Louis, winner of the marathon, was introduced to accept his medal and a trophy...
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remove a "No Girls" rule for future Olympics), Christos discovers that Spyridon Louis has had his chance of winning the marathon sabotaged by his rival Demetri...
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