#arrichion

Arrichion of Phigalia widely regarded as the most famous pankrationist of all time died winning his third olympics

*Note- Arrichion has different spelling such as Arrachion and Arrhachion we have used Arrichion because it was the most consistent throughout sources. Throughout the history of the ancient Olympic Games there have been some crazy stories. None of them however are as crazy as the story of Arrichion of Phigalia. Arrichion was a two time champion at the Olympics winning the 52 and 53rd Olympiads…