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TIL that over his 24 year career, the charioteer Gaius Appuleius Diocles made $36m sesterces. He primarily raced for the Reds. Won 1,462 out of 4,257 starts. Won the ceremonial opening procession ... (www.wikipedia.org)

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Original Title: TIL that over his 24 year career, the charioteer Gaius Appuleius Diocles made $36m sesterces. He primarily raced for the Reds. Won 1,462 out of 4,257 starts. Won the ceremonial opening procession a record 110 times. Some scholars believe he’s the wealthiest athlete ever.

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