Showing posts with label Milo Of Kroton. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Milo Of Kroton. Show all posts

Saturday, 9 July 2016

Winter Learning Journey D1:A2




Milo Of Kroton was 6th century BC wrestler from the Magna Graecian City of Croton. Here are some interesting facts about him.



- He was a six time Olympic Victor

- It was said that Milo saved Pythagoras’ (philosopher) life when a pillar collapsed in a banquet hall and he supported the roof until Pythagoras could reach safety.

-His daily diet allegedly consisted of 20 lb of meat, 20 lb of bread, and eighteen pints of wine.