A young shepherd, Spiridon Loues, decides to enter the 1896 Olympic Games' marathon, despite arriving after the qualification date. He impresses the American team's coach with his athletic skills and is allowed to participate. Meanwhile, Eleni Costa, a glamorous actress, announces she will marry the winner, expecting it to be her lover, Lieutenant Vinardos.
It Happened in Athens
In the 1896 Olympic marathon, a brave young shepherd named Spiridon Loues defies convention to compete, and in the process, he reconnects with his childhood love, Christina Gratsos.
