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Yes, he won the Olympics in 776 bc. He was a naked runner and won the race of the 210 yard long track.

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Who won the first recorded Olympic Games?

Coroebus of Elis.


Who was the first person to win the olympic games?

A chef from Ellis named Coroebus


Who is Coroebus?

In Greek mythology, Coroebus (Greek: ????????) was the son of King Mygdon of Phrygia. He came to the aid of Troy during the Trojan War out of love for Princess Cassandra. During the Sack of Troy, Coroebus convinced some of his fellow soldiers to dress in enemy armor to disguise themselves. When he tried to defend Cassandra from rape by Ajax the Lesser, he was killed, either by Peneleos, Diomedes or Neoptolemus.Coroebus of Elis (a local cook) was the first champion of the Ancient Olympic Games (776 B.C.), he won the sprint race.Source: Answers.com


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A world champion has won first place at their sports "World Championships". An olympic champion has won first place, a gold medal, in their sports olympic competition. While the World Champion can change every year, olympic champions can only be toppled off their perch once every four years.


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Who was the first winners of the first Olympic Games?

In the modern Olympics, that was James Connolly of the United States who won the triple jump on April 6, 1896. History has several myths as to the origin of the Ancient Games. One is that the Greek hero Heracles won a foot race of about 200 meters and then decreed that this race should be run every four years. This turned into being the Olympic Games.


Who was the first winner at the first olympic game?

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Which sport gave us the first modern olympic games champion?

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The olympic games were started by the Roman Hercules son of Zeus. First held in 776BCE and cosisted of one event (a run of 192m or 210yards) It was won by a chef called Coroebus who ran naked.


What sport gave Australia it's first modern Olympic Games Champion?

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