The greatest wrestler of ancient Greece was Milo of Croton, who won the wrestling title in six successive Olympiads beginning in 540 BC. Even Milo’s legendary strength was not enough to save him in the end, alas. It is said that he lost his life in a contest with...

According to legend, the wrestler Milo of Croton died while attempting to split a tree trunk wedged apart. When he tried to tear the tree apart with his bare hands, his arms became trapped, and he was attacked and killed by wolves. The bull, fish, and philosopher options are incorrect; the tree is the legendary cause of his death.