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Toyko 2021: Stefanos Ntouskos Wins Greece’s First Gold Medal

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Natalie Martin

Stefanos Ntouskos has won the first-ever Olympic rowing gold for Greece in the men’s single sculls at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, breaking the world record along the way.

Ntouskos won the race in 6 minutes at Toyko’s Sea Forest Waterway.

Norwegian Kjetil Borch won silver and Croatia’s Damir Martin finished third for bronze in the rowing event.

Stefanos Ntouskos thanked his girlfriend for her support.

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Natalie Martin is editor and journalist at Greek City Times, specialising in writing feature articles and exclusive interviews with Greek personalities and celebrities. Natalie focuses on bringing authentic stories to life and crafting compelling narratives. Her talent for storytelling and compassionate approach to journalism ensure that every article connects with readers around the world.

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