Birthdate: January 12, 1873
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Marousi, Greece
Died: March 26, 1940
Spyridon Louis, a Greek water carrier, gained renown for his victory in the inaugural modern-day Olympic marathon at the 1896 Summer Olympics. After transitioning from a soldier to a police officer and farmer, Louis was urged to compete in the Olympics by his former commanding officer. Despite facing legal issues later on, including an arrest for forgery, Louis was eventually acquitted after serving time in jail.
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