Description: (Greek Water Carrier, Marathon Runner and Olympic Gold Medalist)
Spyridon Louis, a Greek water carrier, gained fame for winning the first modern-day Olympic marathon at the 1896 Summer Olympics. He transitioned to becoming a police officer and farmer after his athletic success. Encouraged by his former commanding officer, Louis went on to triumph in the inaugural Olympic marathon. Despite his athletic accomplishments, Louis encountered legal issues and was arrested for forgery. However, he was eventually acquitted after a period of imprisonment.