Diagoras of Rhodes is described in the public record as 5th-century BC Olympic boxer.
Diagoras of Rhodes (; Ancient Greek: Διαγόρας ὁ Ῥόδιος) was an Ancient Greek boxer from the 5th century BC, who was celebrated for his own victories, as well as the victories of his sons and grandsons. He was a member of the Eratidea family at Ialysos in Rhodes. == Biography == Diagoras descended from Damagetus, king of Ialysus and, on his mother's side from Messenian hero and king Aristomenes. Diagoras was victor in boxing twice in the Olympic games, four times in the Isthmian, twice in the Nemean, and once at least in the Pythian Games. The fame of Diagoras and his descendants was celebrated by Pindar (Olympian Odes VII). A local soccer club, Diagoras F.C., and the Rhodes International Airport, "Diagoras" are named after him. His three sons were Olympic champions. The oldest son, Damagetos, won the pankration in 452 and 448 BC. Akousílaos, the second son, won the boxing in 448 BC.
Diagoras of Rhodes is recorded among the figures by whom ancient athletics is remembered, and the surviving account of that career is the basis on which the reputation rests.
The ancient Olympic festival ran for close to twelve centuries, and a victory was recorded by the athlete's name, his father's name and his city, which is the reason any of these competitors are known at all.
