Which Roman emperor took part in the ancient Olympic games and won the laurel wreath?

mibmob

Nero 67AD. Jul 22 04, 11:13 AM

mochyn

yay ,mibby,he fell from his chariot halfway through his race,did not finish but because he had bribed the judges was awarded the laurel wreath.Upon his death the verdict was rescinded and his name expunged from the record books. Jul 22 04, 11:18 AM

RogerW1nz

Given that the ancient Olympics were Greek, I doubt that any Roman emperor took part, and much less, won! If Nero's name was expunged from the "record books" (even if such things existed!) then how come we know about it today? I found your reference in the AIA website, but to me the facts seem speculative. A much more learned scenario is found at http://www.hickoksports.com/history/olancien.shtml Anyone else got an opinion? Jul 23 04, 2:14 AM

mibmob

Roger - it is Suetonius who tells us this. Jul 23 04, 9:57 AM

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