In 1896 it is announced that the Olympic Games will be revived in Athens. A young shepherd, Spiridon Loues, decides to enter the 26-mile marathon. Once in Athens, he meets Christina Gratsos, a young woman from his hometown who is now the personal maid of Eleni Costa, Greece's most glamorous actress. Though he has arrived after the qualification date, Spiridon's athletic prowess so impresses Coach Graham of the American team that he is permitted to enter the contest. Eleni informs the press that she will marry the victor, confident it will be her lover, Lieutenant Vinardos.
as Spiridon Loues
as Eleni Costa
as Lt. Alexi Vinardos
as Coach Graham
as Christina Gratsos
as Grandpa Loues / Mr. Trisapopolis
as Mama Loues
as Father Loues
as Ambassador Cyrus T. Gaylord
as De Coubertin
as Drake
as Maria Loues
as Priest
as George
as Dubois
as O'Toole
as Stadium Announcer
as Burke
as Nico Loues
as Narrator (voice)
as Baby (uncredited)
as μαραθωνοδρόμος
