Tiberius Claudius Patrobius

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Born1st century AD
Antioch, Roman Syria
Tiberius Claudius Patrobius
Personal information
Born1st century AD
Antioch, Roman Syria
Sport
EventGreek wrestling
Medal record
Ancient Greek Olympics
Representing Antioch in Syria
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place49 AD OlympiaGreek wrestling
Gold medal – first place53 AD OlympiaGreek wrestling
Gold medal – first place57 AD OlympiaGreek wrestling

Tiberius Claudius Patrobius (1st century AD) was an ancient athlete from Antioch in Provincia Syria, who was a 3-time Olympic champion in the sport of wrestling, according to the 207th (49 AD), 208th (53 AD), and 209th (57 AD) Ancient Olympic Games. He was also victorious in wrestling at Nemea and Isthmia, and was an honorary citizen of the city of Alexandria.[1][2]

His career length was estimated at 15 years. Some sources mention victories at Antioch Olympic festival and that he may have been periodonikes.[3]

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