Alexandra Stamatopoulou
Greece’s Paralympians return home to jubilant welcome
With 13 medals to show for their efforts, Greece's Paralympians have returned home to a jubilant welcome at Athens International Airport.
Greece secured 13 medals at the Paris Paralympics, including three golds
Greece completed a very successful Paralympics in Paris, with 13 medals - including three golds - from the 37 representatives of the country.
The total tally of the Greek mission to this Paralympics was three gold, three silver and seven bronze medals.
Swimmer Alexandra Stamatopoulou wins Paralympic gold on her 38th birthday
Alexandra Stamatopoulou of Greece celebrates on the podium after winning the Paralympic gold medal in the women's 50m backstroke S4 category at the Paris La Défense Arena in Nanterre on Saturday. It was her first gold medal, achieved on her 38th birthday. Gina Boettcher of Germany took silver, while Brazil's Lidia Cruz earned bronze.