Tiberius Claudius Patrobius

Tiberius Claudius Patrobius (1st century AD) was an ancient athlete from Antioch in Syria, who was a 3-time Olympic champion in the sport of wrestling, according to the 207th (49 AD), 208th (53 AD), and 209th (57 AD) Ancient Olympic Games. He was also victorious in wrestling at Nemea and Isthmia, and was an honorary citizen of the city of Alexandria.[1][2]

Tiberius Claudius Patrobius
Personal information
Born1st century AD
Antioch, Roman Syria
Sport
EventGreek wrestling
Medal record
Ancient Greek Olympics
Representing Antioch in Syria
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 49 AD Olympia Greek wrestling
Gold medal – first place 53 AD Olympia Greek wrestling
Gold medal – first place 57 AD Olympia Greek wrestling

His career length was estimated at 15 years. Some sources mention victories at Antioch Olympic festival and that he may have been periodonikes.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Sport in the Ancient World from A to Z, σελ. 159, Mark Golden, Routledge, 1 Jun 2004
  2. ^ L. Moretti, Olympionikai, i vincitori negli Antichi agoni Olimpici, MemLinc, Roma, 1953; L. Moretti, “Supplemento al catalogo degli Olympionikai,” pp. 174 - 179
  3. ^ Tiberius Claudius Patrobius Biography
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