Hellanodikai (Olympic judges): appointments and notable decisions (c.6th century BCE–4th century CE)

1. Elis formalizes selection of Olympic judges

   Jan 1, 568 BCELabels: Elis, Hellanodikai

   • KU Leuven
   • Britannica

2. Oath ritual at Zeus Horkios emphasized

   Jan 1, 500 BCELabels: Zeus Horkios, Olympia

   • Pausanias 5 24
   • WorldHistory

3. Theagenes fined after disputed victory conduct

   Jan 1, 480 BCELabels: Theagenes, Elean authorities

   • Theoi Pausanias
   • Pausanias 5 24

4. Ten-month training rule tied to Olympic eligibility

   Jan 1, 475 BCELabels: Olympic oath, Training rule

   • Pausanias 5 24
   • Britannica

5. First recorded bribery case punished with Zanes

   Jan 1, 388 BCELabels: Eupolus, Zanes

   • Pausanias 5 21
   • KU Leuven

6. Prytanis and others fined in Eupolus scandal

   Jan 1, 388 BCELabels: Prytanis of, Zanes

   • Pausanias 5 21
   • Zanes overview

7. Olympia contested during Arcadian control

   Jan 1, 364 BCELabels: Arcadians, Olympia

   • KU Leuven

8. Number of judges standardized at ten

   Jan 1, 348 BCELabels: Hellanodikai, Judges panel

   • Hellanodikai Brit
   • Hellanodikai

9. Kalippos bribery case triggers intercity dispute

   Jan 1, 332 BCELabels: Kalippos, Athens

   • KU Leuven
   • Sport A Z

10. Zanes become a lasting anti-cheating institution

    Jan 1, 300 BCELabels: Zanes, Hellenistic Olympia

    • KU Leuven
    • Hyperboreus

11. Egyptian boxers fined; Zanes still funded

    Jan 1, 125Labels: Didas, Sarapammon

    • Arafat PDF
    • KU Leuven

12. Hellanodikai legacy preserved through Pausanias’ account

    Jan 1, 160Labels: Pausanias, Zanes

    • Pausanias text
    • Arafat PDF

13. Philostratus criticizes widespread sports corruption

    Jan 1, 220Labels: Philostratus, Athletic corruption

    • KU Leuven

14. End of ancient Olympics ends Hellanodikai office

    Jan 1, 394Labels: Ancient Olympics, Hellanodikai

    • Britannica
    • Zanes overview