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Question of the Day #147 · August 17, 2026

Which ancient Greek philosopher was a decorated champion wrestler whose famous name was actually a nickname meaning 'broad-shouldered'?

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Plato

A later tradition says Plato was originally named Aristocles and received the name “Plato,” meaning “broad,” from his wrestling teacher because of his physique; other explanations connected it to his eloquence or forehead. Some ancient writers also claimed that he wrestled at the Isthmian Games, but calling him a decorated champion overstates the surviving evidence.

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