Euthymus
Olympic boxer and hero from ancient Locris,
- Born
- 6th century BCE, Epizephyrian Locris
- Citizenship
- Epizephyrian Locris
- Sport
- boxing
- Occupation
- boxer
Euthymus or Euthymos of Locri (Ancient Greek: Εὔθυμος) appears in ancient tradition as both a celebrated Olympic boxer and a figure who blends into myth. Ancient sources present him not only as an Olympic champion but also as a man who confronted a spirit in Temesa.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 74th Olympiad | ||
| ancient Olympic Games |
Awards and honours
- Olympic victor, boxing (pygmachia) -472
- Olympic victor, boxing (pygmachia) -476
- Olympic victor, boxing (pygmachia) -484
- Heroic honors
- Honorific statue
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q8846610 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.