Athens, Greece – Olympic gold medalist Miltos Tentoglou has been shortlisted for the prestigious title of European Male Athlete of the Year, European Athletics announced today.
The Greek long jump phenomenon is among ten exceptional athletes vying for the honor, following a year of extraordinary achievements. Tentoglou dominated the long jump scene, securing gold in the Paris Olympics, the European Championships, and the World Indoor Championships. His season-best jump of 8.65 meters cemented his position as the world leader in the discipline.
Tentoglou faces stiff competition from a field of decorated athletes, including:
- Mykolas Alekna (Lithuania, Discus)
- Jordan Diaz (Spain, Triple Jump)
- Armand Duplantis (Sweden, Pole Vault)
- Leonardo Fabbri (Italy, Shot Put)
- Matthew Hudson-Smith (UK, 400m)
- Jakob Ingebrigtsen (Norway, 1500m & 5000m) – 2023 European Male Athlete of the Year
- Markus Rooth (Norway, Decathlon)
- Gianmarco Tamberi (Italy, High Jump)
- Karsten Warholm (Norway, 400m Hurdles)
With his outstanding performances throughout the year, Miltos Tentoglou has undoubtedly earned his place amongst these sporting titans.
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