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Greek rowers shine with two bronze medals at Paris 2024 Olympics

Zoe Fitsiou and Milena Kontou delivered an outstanding performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, clinching the bronze medal in the women's lightweight double sculls on Friday. The event, held at Vaires-sur-Marne, saw the Greek duo finish behind Great Britain, who took gold, and Romania, who secured silver.

Greek rowers Zoe Fitsiou and Milena Kontou win bronze at Paris 2024 Olympics

Zoe Fitsiou and Milena Kontou clinched the bronze medal in the women's lightweight double sculls at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Friday, held in Vaires-sur-Marne. The Greek duo finished behind teams from Great Britain and Romania. This was their debut Olympic appearance, earning Greece its fourth medal in Paris and the sixth Olympic rowing medal in Greek history.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Two Bronze Medals in 20 minutes for Greece

In a span of just 20 minutes, Greek rowers secured two new medals at the Olympic Games. Milena Kontou and Zoe Fitsiou delivered an electrifying performance in the women’s lightweight double sculls final.

Although they started well and were ahead in the first 300 meters, they were in third place after the first 500 meters, with the British and Romanian crews leading.