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Spyridon LOUIS

Also known as
Spyros Spyridon "Spyros" Louis
Countries
Greece
Roles
Olympic athlete
From … To
12.01.1873 - 26.03.1940
https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/70782

Related objects

Athens 1896, figure of Spyridon LOUIS (GRE) in a traditional Greek outfit.

Visually represented: Spyridon LOUIS (12.01.1873)

Athens 1896, arrival of the marathon winner.

Created: George Percy JACOMB-HOOD ...

Berlin 1936, camera of Gunnar Ibsen SØRENSEN (DEN).

Created: Agfa ...
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Athens 1896, commemorative medal of Spiridon LOUIS (GRE), presented to Lord Killanin.

Created: The Franklin Mint ...
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Athens 1896, commemorative medal representing Spiridon LOUIS (GRE).

Created: The Franklin Mint ...

CHRISTIDIS, Sotiris. Victors in the Marathon race, Athens 1896 and 1906. Copy.

Visually represented: Spyridon LOUIS (12.01.1873) ...

Athens 2004, set of 7 coins of 500 drachmae and 2 euros. Greece.

Visually represented: Pierre de COUBERTIN ...

Athens 1896, reproduction of the black-figure skyphos awarded to Spyridon LOUIS (GRE) following his victory in the marathon event.

Symbolically represented: Spyridon LOUIS (12.01.1873) ...
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