Biography
Started: He began swimming at age three in Alexandroupolis, Greece. (Athlete, 12 Sep 2019)
Reason: He began swimming for physiotherapy. (Athlete, 07 Dec 2017)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Instagram profile, 03 Jun 2024)
Awards: He was named the 2019 Athlete of the Year by the Greek Paralympic Committee and the National Athletic Association of People with Disabilities. (xronos.gr, 04 Dec 2019)
In 2015 he received a sporting achievement award from the Greek Paralympic Committee. (paralympic.gr, 10 Dec 2015)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateOctober 19, 1998
Place of ResidenceALEXANDROUPOLIS
OccupationAthlete
EducationPhysical Education - Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini, GRE
Languages SpokenEnglish, Greek
CoachAnastasios Kallitsaris
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | 100m Butterfly - S9 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 59.27 |
| 3 | 100m Freestyle - S8 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 58.73 |
| 6 | 200m Individual Medley - SM8 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 2:27.57 |
| 9 | 100m Butterfly - S8 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:05.69 |
| 10 | 200m Individual Medley - SM9 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 2:26.15 |
| 13 | 50m Freestyle - S9 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 27.50 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 50m Freestyle - S8 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 27.01 |
| 1 | 100m Freestyle - S8 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 59.33 |
| 1 | 100m Butterfly - S8 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:01.94 |
| 1 | 100m Freestyle - S8 | 2019 | London, GBR | 57.69 |
| 1 | 50m Freestyle - S8 | 2019 | London, GBR | 26.54 |
| 1 | 100m Butterfly - S9 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 1:00.44 |
| 2 | 200m Individual Medley - SM8 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 2:28.34 |
| 2 | 50m Freestyle - S8 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 27.37 |
| 4 | 100m Freestyle - S8 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 59.94 |
| 4 | 200m Individual Medley - SM8 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 2:28.46 |
| 4 | 100m Butterfly - S9 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:01.50 |
| 8 | 100m Butterfly - S8 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | DSQ |
| 8 | 50m Freestyle - S9 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 28.05 |
| 9 | 200m Individual Medley - SM9 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 2:27.71 |
| 13 | 100m Freestyle - S9 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:00.31 |
| 14 | 400m Freestyle - S9 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 4:44.85 |
| DSQ | 100m Butterfly - S8 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | DSQ |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 1 | 200m Individual Medley - SM8 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 2:26.30 |
| 3 | 100m Freestyle - S8 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 59.63 |
| DSQ | 100m Butterfly - S8 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | DSQ |
