Glaucus of Carystus
Ancient Greek boxer
- Born
- 6th century BCE, Karystos
- Died
- 6th century BCE
- Sport
- boxing
- Occupation
- boxer
Glaucus (Greek: Γλαύκος) of Carystus, the son of Demylos, was a boxer and one of the most celebrated Ancient Greek athletes. He was a περιοδονίκης (winner at all most important games of Ancient Greece), having gained one Olympic, two Pythian, eight Nemean, and eight Isthmian victories in boxing.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| ancient Olympic Games |
Awards and honours
- Olympic victor, boxing (pygmachia) -520
- Periodonikes
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q932708 (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.