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Christou Makes History For Greece with Silver in 200m Backstroke

Greek swimmer Apostolos Christou has etched his name into Greek sporting history, becoming the nation’s first Olympic medalist in swimming. He secured a sensational silver medal in the men’s 200m backstroke final on Thursday, touching the wall at a new national record time of 1:54.82

Greece’s Olympic Dream: Day Six Spotlight

Greece is set for a crucial day of competition at the Paris Olympics. The spotlight will be on Antigoni Drisbioti in the race walk and Apostolos Christou in the swimming pool. Both athletes are aiming for podium finishes.

Additionally, the Greek water polo team faces a challenging match against the USA, while tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas takes on Novak Djokovic.

The day will also see Greek participation in rowing and sailing events.

Apostolos Christou has made Greek swimming history with a fourth-place finish in the 100m backstroke final at the Olympics. His impressive performance, clocking 52.41 seconds, is the highest Olympic placement ever achieved by a Greek swimmer. Christou narrowly missed a medal, falling just two-tenths of a second short of third place. This result highlights his exceptional talent and marks a significant milestone for Greek swimming.

Apostolos Christou Makes Greek Swimming History with Fourth Place Finish in 100m Backstroke

Apostolos Christou has made Greek swimming history with his performance in the 100m backstroke final…

Greek swimmer Apostolos Christou takes bronze at European Championships

Apostolos Christou Makes History with First 100m Backstroke Final at Paris 2024; Vangelis Makrygiannis Misses Final by Tiny Margin

For the first time in his career, European champion Apostolos Christou will compete in the…

Paris 2024: Greek Swimmers Set for Olympic Competition

Greece will send 16 swimmers to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with notable individual entries and relay teams. Key athletes include Apostolos Christou and Anna Ntounaki. The team ranks well in various events based on recent World Championship performances.

Golden Triumph for Greek Swimmers at Summer Championships

Kristian Gkolomeev and Stergios Bilas achieved a stunning 1-2 finish in the 50m freestyle, while Apostolos Christou and Vangelis Makrygiannis impressed in the 100m backstroke. Later, Dimitris Markos added to the medal haul with a silver in the 400m freestyle. With a total of five gold, eight silver, and four bronze medals, the Greek swimming team soared to 2nd place in the medal standings, marking a golden summer for Greece.

Apostolos Christou Retains 50m Backstroke European Title in Belgrade

Apostolos Christou defended his 50m backstroke title as Greece claimed their third gold of Belgrade 2024.

American Hunter Armstrong Edges Out Teammate Hugo Gonzalez in Dramatic Finish, Christou Earns First World Medal for Greece

Christou’s bronze may not have been the top podium finish, his achievement represents a major breakthrough for Greek swimming. His story deserves significant recognition and could inspire future generations of Greek athletes.