Biography
Started: He took up the sport at age six. (paralympic.gr, 12 Aug 2021)
Reason: He began swimming for therapeutic reasons. "I did other sports like football, taekwondo and tennis, but swimming won me over." (paralympic.gr, 12 Aug 2021)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Instagram profile, 28 Apr 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateOctober 16, 1996
OccupationAthlete
EducationPhysical Education, Sports Science - Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini, GRE
Languages SpokenGreek
CoachGiannis Machilis [national]; Kostantinos Hadzipetrou [personal]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 5 | 50m Butterfly - S5 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 38.72 |
| 6 | 4x50m Freestyle Relay - 20 Points | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 2:45.16 |
| 6 | 4x50m Medley Relay - 20 Points | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 3:01.20 |
| 6 | 100m Freestyle - S5 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:19.60 |
| 6 | 200m Freestyle - S5 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 2:58.64 |
| 6 | 4x50m Freestyle Relay - 20 Points | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 2:48.04 |
| 8 | 50m Butterfly - S5 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 40.01 |
| 9 | 200m Freestyle - S5 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 3:01.80 |
| 11 | 100m Freestyle - S5 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:21.69 |
| 11 | 50m Freestyle - S5 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 37.40 |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 3 | 50m Butterfly - S5 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 38.60 |
| 4 | 4x50m Medley Relay - 20 Points | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 3:03.49 |
| 5 | 50m Freestyle - S5 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 36.68 |
| 7 | 100m Freestyle - S5 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:21.93 |
| 8 | 200m Freestyle - S5 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 3:10.38 |
