Biography
Started: He began training in powerlifting at age 27 in Ioannina, Greece. (Athlete, 03 Jun 2019)
Reason: Powerlifting coach Xristos Trifillis approached him and asked him if he wanted to join a club in Ioannina, Greece. He accepted, and his interest grew from there. (agriniopress.gr, 24 Feb 2014)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Instagram profile, 21 Jun 2024)
Awards: He received awards from the municipality of Ioannina, Greece, in recognition of his performances at the 2022 European Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia, the 2019 World Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, and the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. (pbnews.gr, 14 Mar 2023; epiruspost.gr, 22 Sep 2020; artinews.gr, 23 Mar 2017)
He took part in the torch relays ahead of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, when his leg of the relay was in Ioannina, Greece, and the 2012 Olympic Games in London, when he featured at the leg in Vonitsa, Greece. (agriniopress.gr, 24 Feb 2014)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateApril 16, 1983
OccupationAthlete
EducationIEK Preveza, Greece
Languages SpokenGreek
CoachXristos Trifillis
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | -54kg | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 165 |
| 3 | -54kg | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 162 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | -54kg | 2019 | Nur-Sultan, KAZ | 165 |
| 3 | -54kg | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 170.0 |
| 6 | -54kg | 2014 | Dubai, UAE | 168.0 |
| 10 | -54kg | 2023 | Dubai, UAE | 155 |
| European Open Championships | ||||
| 2 | -54kg | 2022 | Tbilisi, GEO | 157 |
