Kleomedes of Astypalia facts for kids
Kleomedes of Astypalaia (Ancient Greek: Κλεομήδης ὁ Ἀστυπάλαιος, romanized: Kleomidis ho Astypalaios) was a famous Ancient Greek Boxer, who had a successful boxing career in the 5th century BC. In 496 or 492 BC however, during a boxing match that took place either the 71st or 72nd Olympic Games, Kleomedes killed his opponent Ikos of Epidauros using a foul blow. Because of the foul, he was disqualified and heavily fined by the Hellanodikai judges.
Kleomedes mourned his loss greatly for putting a stain on his record. He fled into the local temple of Athena and hid in a ritual chest. Nonetheless, when the chest was opened, he was gone. The Oracle of Delphi told the people that Kleomedes had become an immortal Hero. From that moment onwards, the inhabitants of Astypalaia commemorated his legacy as one of a champion with annual sacrifices in his honor.
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In Spanish: Cleómedes de Astipalea para niños
