What is theagenes statue?

The Theagenes statue is an ancient Greek sculpture believed to have been made during the Hellenistic period, around the 4th or 3rd century BCE. The statue portrays the famous Greek athlete and boxer Theagenes of Thasos, who was said to have won hundreds of victories in the Olympic and Panhellenic games. The statue is currently located in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, Greece, and is considered one of the most important and well-preserved ancient Greek sculptures. The statue depicts Theagenes as a powerful and muscular athlete, wearing a boxing glove and holding a palm branch, symbolizing his many victories. Its elaborate details and lifelike expressions are considered a testament to the skill and artistry of ancient Greek sculptors.