Orsippus (Ancient Greek:Ὄρσιππος) was aGreek runner fromMegara who was famed as the first to run the footrace naked at theOlympic Games and "first of all Greeks to be crowned victor naked."[1][2] Others argue that it wasAcanthus instead who first introduced Greek athletic nudity. Orsippus won thestadion of the 15th Olympic Games in 720 BC.
Later, as a general, Orsippus conquered a neighboring territory for Megara,[2] which had recently become independent fromCorinth. This accomplishment is commemorated by an epigram inscribed on the base of his statue erected by the Megarians in obedience to a Delphic response.[3]
Orsippus was buried nearCoroebus,Elis.[2]
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