Known as Milo, the great winner, this Greek athlete was a native of the city of Crotonplace which inhabited during silo V BC His performance in the fights led him to become part of history during the realization of the first Olympic Games. From a very young age he demonstrated capabilities beyond what any human could possess. Nevertheless, his power was derived from a technique, which has become basic for many athletes today.
Absolute winner six times and consecutively. Milo of Crotonaalso gained popularity during the Pythian Games, celebrated in Olympia and established by the god Apollo; the nemean games, made in the temple of Zeus; and the isthmian gamesbaptized thus when carried out in the Isthmus of Corinth.
Along with his athletic prowess, Milo was able to lead a troop of soldiers from his native Crotonaduring the year 510 BC, with the aim of attacking the city of Sibari, which was under the power of Cassano allo Ionio, located in Calabria, which is now known as Italy.
Although the date of his death is unknown, Milón’s sports career catapulted him as a hero without equalbecause his brand remained intact for 24 years in a row. Fact that led him to fame as one of the unbeatable winners of the ancient Olympic games.
Among the feats that marked the life of Milo, the great winner, It is said that during a lesson by the philosopher Pythagoras, the roof of the enclosure collapsed. However, Milo was able to hold him so that his classmates and his teacher could come out of the incident unscathed.
Thanks to Milon thousands of athletes have managed to overcome their limits and improve their physical abilitiesbecause his example was the basis for one of the most basic concepts in the world of physical training, as it is, the principle of progression.
A story that is documented by classical scholars, including Herodotus and Pausanias. Milo’s strength was trained bit by bit. They say that since he was young, seeing himself with the primary ability of force, he set out to advance further in itso he started carrying calves on his shoulders every day. Over time, the calf grewwhich was adding weight to his load, and consequently, managing to train his body and increasing Milon’s resistance. This same principle is implemented todayin order to initiate an increase in muscle mass, increasing strength progressively, by increasing the load or intensity of training.
Basic advice from the most crowned athlete in all of ancient Greece. Although his specialty was based on wrestling, Milo’s lifethe great winner, It shows how perseverance, discipline, and focus are what allow us to transcend in the history of the human being.