Athletics
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Greece’s Dimosthenis Michalentzakis wins three Gold medals at World Para Swimming Championships
Paralympic swimmer Dimosthenis Michalentzakis has won gold at the London World Para Swimming Allianz Championships – not once, but three times in one week. The talented 20-year-old placed first in …
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Katerina Stefanidi, a candidate for the IAAF Athletics Commission
Greek Olympic gold medallist and world pole vault champion Katerina Stefanidi is among 15 candidates nominated for the six places on the IAAF Athletes Commission. All athletes accredited to the …
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Winners and Sinners: Panathinaikos youngsters stun European greats
WINNERS PANATHINAIKOS FOOTBALL TEAM Something good has been brewing in Peania and the first signs had been shown last season, when the team made things difficult for clubs who were …
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Get set for the Navarino Challenge at Costa Navarino
In its 7th edition, “Navarino Challenge”, to be held from 11-13 October 2019, in Messinia and at Costa Navarino, continues to innovate with a roster of environmentally friendly activities. “Navarino …
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AFL security spike leaves fans feeling alienated
AFL fans no longer feel welcome inside their own team’s home ground. After a recent game at Marvel Stadium, several spectators took to social media to express their discontent due …
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Australia honours record-breaking ultramarathon runner Yiannis Kouros
Ultra marathon runner Yiannis Kouros has been recognised for his impressive career, inducted into the Australian Ultra Runners Association’s (AURA) Hall of Fame alongside other great athletes. “Baseball has Babe …
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Teltsidou wins gold for Greece at IFJ World Judo Tour
Rising Greek star Elisavet Teltsidou won her first IJF World Judo Tour final, managing to cause an upset to former world number one Maria Portela at the Grand Prix of …
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Runner’s experience of the Roads to Rhodes marathon
‘Kalimera’ he mumbles without looking up at me as I pass him. His familiar greeting welcomes me every morning as I begin my run. For as long as I can …
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Greek man runs 251 km in Sahara Marathon to raise funds for those in need
Running across scorched terrain is not a feat for the faint-hearted, and the Marathon des Sables (Marathon of the Sands) in the Sahara is one of pain and endurance. The …
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6th International Roads to Rhodes Marathon, a picturesque event
The 6th International Roads to Rhodes Marathon will be held on Sunday, April 14. The race has the official approval of AIMS and IAAF, ensuring international recognition of the top …