Iccus of Taranto
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Iccus of Taranto
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Iccus of Taranto was a Magna Grecia Olympic athlete, a victor during the 84th Games (444 BC) or 70th Games according to older sources. He is considered the father of athletic dietology. He prepared himself physically before competing according to ethical-religious Pythagorean concepts by abstaining from sexual intercourse and a frugal diet specially prepared. He also taught these principles. Pausanias calls him the best gymnast of his age, and Plato also mentions him with great praise. Iamblichu
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