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My Take
Yiannis Kouros is, to me, one of the most extraordinary athletes the endurance world has ever produced. Holding world records from 100 miles all the way to 1,000, he turned suffering into something closer to art. What truly moves me is that he is also a poet and songwriter, and that he once played Pheidippides on screen. A Greek man literally re-enacting the ancient messenger's run feels almost mythic. He did not just rack up distance records; he treated running as a form of expression. I hold deep admiration for someone who fused physical extremity with genuine artistry.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Yiannis Kouros
- Name (Japanese)
- ヤニス・クロス
- Reading
- やにす・くろす
- Born
- February 13, 1956 (age 70)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Monkey
- Origin
- Tripoli, Arcadia Regional Unit, Greece
- Occupation
- poet / ultramarathon runner / songwriter / athletics competitor / marathon runner
2. Background
- University
- La Trobe University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Yiannis Kouros born?
Born February 13, 1956 (age 70).
Where is Yiannis Kouros from?
Yiannis Kouros is from Tripoli, Arcadia Regional Unit, Greece.
What does Yiannis Kouros do?
Yiannis Kouros works as poet, ultramarathon runner, songwriter, athletics competitor, marathon runner.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.