Greek long jumper Miltiadis Tentoglou has been named the Best Balkan Athlete of the Year for 2024, marking a historic achievement for Greece. The Olympic gold medalist, who is also the reigning World Indoor and European Champion, topped the annual poll with 61 votes. Tentoglou is the first Greek athlete in 15 years to win this prestigious title. Romanian swimmer David Popovici and Serbian NBA star Nikola Jokic rounded out the top three.
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The first NBA Top 5 of 2025 featured thrilling moments, with Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James stealing the spotlight. Giannis showcased his incredible athleticism with a powerful dunk, while LeBron, at 40 years old, impressed with a soaring slam. The highlights also included stunning plays from Jalen Brown, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Victor Wembanyama, making it a must-watch for basketball fans around the world.
Greek swimmer Artemis Vasilaki made a remarkable splash at the World Swimming Championships in Budapest, breaking the national record in the 1,500m freestyle with a time of 16:01.96. The 18-year-old from Triton Heraklion not only set a new record for women, young women, and juniors but also finished first in her heat. Meanwhile, Georgia Damasioti advanced to the semifinals of the 100m butterfly, securing another strong performance for Greece. The championships also saw Gretchen Walsh set a new world record in the 100m butterfly.
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