The Story of Milo of Croton

Research Notes:

Milo of Croton was a mythological wrestler with several ancient Olympic titles under his belt.  He is most widely known for his incredible feats of strength.  Milo once carried a 4-year-old bull around the Greek Colosseum and then later slaughtered, roasted and devoured it in one day.  Milo began to carry this bull when it was just a calf.  This is where the story relates to athletes.  Everyone has to start somewhere and they must continue to work hard to progress.  Milo had to start somewhere small and he continually worked every day, walking around with a calf on his shoulders.  Eventually, he is carrying a large bull on his shoulders in the Olympics.

Anecdotes about Milo's almost superhuman strength and lifestyle abound.  His daily diet allegedly consisted of 20 lb of meat, 20 lb of bread, and eighteen pints of wine.