Γόργος

The Messenian, was second to none of the Messenians in wealth and birth,¹ and by his athletic achievements in his prime became the most celebrated of the competitors for the crown in gymnastic contests. Indeed, in his appearance and in the splendour of his general mode of life, besides the quantity of the crowns [he had won],² he was second to none of his contemporaries. What is more, when he had given up athletics and turned to politics and the service of his country, he acquired in this sphere too a reputation not inferior to his previous one, appearing to be very far removed from the characteristic struggling of athletes;³ instead, he was thought to be very able and intelligent in his political doings.