| Birth Day | January 12, 1873 |
| Birth Place | Marousi, Greece |
| Age | 146 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Mar 26, 1940 (age 67) |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Spyridon Louis, the renowned Greek runner, is known for his incredible athletic abilities and his historic win in the first modern Olympic marathon in 1896. While it is difficult to ascertain the exact figure, Spyridon Louis' net worth is estimated to range from $100 thousand to $1 million in 2024. Despite his humble beginnings, Louis garnered great fame and recognition through his remarkable talent and determination. Today, he is celebrated as a national hero in Greece, forever etched in the annals of athletic excellence as "The Runner."
Winner of the first modern-day Olympic marathon in the 1896 Summer Olympics; he was forever regarded by his countrymen as a national hero.
He was accompanied to the finish line at the 1896 Olympics by Crown Prince Constantine and Prince George who feted him with wine, milk, beer, orange juice, and an Easter egg, virtually anything that would give him the endurance to win the race.
He served time in prison in 1926 after being accused of falsifying military documents; he was later acquitted and declared not guilty.
His father was a mineral-water salesman in Athens, and his son assisted him.
He was a guest of honor at the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics, where he bestowed Adolf Hitler with an olive branch from Olympia.
