Gaius Appuleius Diocles
| Gaius Appuleius Diocles | |
|---|---|
Mosaic depicting a chariot racer from the Red team. | |
| Born | 104 AD Lusitania, Roman Empire (now Portugal, and bordering parts of Western Spain) |
| Died | after 146 AD (aged at least 41) Praeneste, Roman Empire (now Palestrina, Italy) |
| Nationality | Roman |
| Career winnings | 35,863,120 sesterces |
| Career wins | first place in 1462 of 4257 quadriga team races; first place in 1064 quadriga singles races |
Gaius Appuleius Diocles (104 – after 146 AD) was a Roman charioteer. His existence and career are attested by two highly detailed contemporary inscriptions, used by modern historians to help reconstruct the likely conduct and techniques of chariot racing. He has been described in some modern sources as the highest-paid athlete of all time.