In 1896 it is announced that the Olympic Games will be revived in Athens. A young shepherd, Spiridon Loues, decides to enter the 26-mile marathon. Once in Athens, he meets Christina Gratsos, a young woman from his hometown who is now the personal maid of Eleni Costa, Greece's most glamorous actress. Though he has arrived after the qualification date, Spiridon's athletic prowess so impresses Coach Graham of the American team that he is permitted to enter the contest. Eleni informs the press that she will marry the victor, confident it will be her lover, Lieutenant Vinardos.
Unfortunately the movie It Happened in Athens is not yet available on HBO Max.
| Writing | László Vadnay | Writer |
| Directing | Andrew Marton | Director |
| Production | James S. Elliott | Producer |
| Art | Marilena Aravantinou | Art Direction |
| Sound | Manos Hatzidakis | Music |
| Costume & Make-Up | Adele Parmenter | Costume Design |
| Camera | Curt Courant | Director of Photography |
| Art | Aurelio Crugnola | Set Decoration |
| Editing | Jodie Copelan | Editor |
