Athletics
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Greek-Australian runner Haftu Strintzos shines at Melbourne Marathon, makes mother proud
Thousands of participants of all ages took part in the Melbourne Marathon on Sunday, including a significant number of Greeks. Among them, Greek-Australian long-distance runner Haftu Strintzos made an impressive …
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Joseph Averte: The epitome of determination and never say die attitude
Four months after he got his head kicked in his first amateur fight leading to first round stoppage, followed by a badly rolled ankle, Muay Thai fighter Joseph Averte is …
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Santorini Experience 2024: Thrilling sports events and activities await in breathtaking locations
The Santorini Experience 2024 returns from October 3 to 6, featuring an array of sports activities for professional and amateur athletes alike. The event, now in its seventh year, offers …
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No need for panic, we’ve got this: 2032 Games president
Despite uncertainty over where many Brisbane Olympics events will be held, president Andrew Liveris assures his organising committee has “got this”. Mr Liveris has returned to Australia full of learning …
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15-year-old Pogkas to represent Australia at Junior World Karate Championships
Young Greek born Aussie Jason Pogkas has been selected to represent Australia in the WKF World Karate Championships in Venice this October. The Bacchus Marsh boy will be in the …
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Greek athletes shine in the 17th Paris Paralympic Games – Record-breaking performance and historic moments
The 17th Paralympic Games in Paris concluded on Sunday evening, with two outstanding Greek swimmers, gold medalist Alexandra Stamatopoulou and silver medalist Antonis Tsapatakis, proudly raising the Greek flag during …
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Alexandra Stamatiopoulou wins gold for Greece in the 50m backstroke S4
Alexandra Stamatiopoulou won the gold medal in the 50m backstroke S4 category at the “Paris 2024” Paralympic Games. The Greek champion and bronze medalist from Tokyo finished with a time …
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Gold medal winner Athanasios Ghavelas makes history at Paris Paralympics
Athanasios Ghavelas has become the first Greek to win gold in two consecutive Paralympic Games after he won the 100m (T11) in Paris. Repeating his victory from Tokyo, Ghavelas, led …
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Olympic archer Peter Boukouvalas inducted into local sporting hall of fame in Sydney
Australian Olympic archer Peter Boukouvalas was recently inducted into the Bankstown Sporting Hall of Fame. On Tuesday September 3, the City of Canterbury Bankstown held a major event to induct …
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Athanasios Konstantinidis wins Greece’s first gold at Paris Paralympics
Greece has secured its first gold at the Paris Paralympics after Athanasios Konstantinidis finished on top in the Men’s shot put F32, with Lazaros Stefanidis placing at third to give …