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Glycon of Croton was an ancient Greek athlete listed by Eusebius of Caesarea as a victor in the stadion race of the 48th Olympiad (588 BC). He was the first winner from Magna Graecia. Pausanias relates his name as Glaukias.

References

1. Eusebius of Caesarea, Chronicle .
2. Pausanias 10,7,4

See also

Olympic winners of the Stadion race

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