April 20, 1946: In the famous Boston Marathon, Stelios Kyriakides is declared the winner, the first Greek to triumph in this major sporting event.
In his country, which is trying to get back on its feet after the War, the Greeks celebrate. After the race, Kyriakides stays for another month in America, gathering financial aid for his compatriots, aid that will go down in history as the "Kyriakides Package."
From Cyprus to Greece and from Athens to Boston, this is the life of the great athlete who inspired generations of athletes. The man who, with perseverance, patience, and integrity, gave pride to an entire nation.
