In what era did Vasilakos compete?
20th century
19th century
18th century
17th century
Answer
In the 19th century, Spyridon Louis, also known as Spyros Louis, made history by winning the inaugural marathon race at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Despite being an unknown water carrier with no formal athletic training, Louis' triumph captured the imagination of the world and cemented his place in sporting lore.
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