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

Published by Kathimerini on Fri, 08/02/2024 - 13:08

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.

Greek rowers win bronze in lightweight men’s double sculls

Published by Kathimerini on Fri, 08/02/2024 - 12:34

Greek rowers Petros Gkaidatzis and Antonios Papakonstantinou react following their performance in the lightweight men's double sculls final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The event, held on Friday at Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium in Vaires-sur-Marne, saw the Greek duo finish behind Ireland and Italy, securing a bronze medal. This achievement marks Greece's third Olympic medal at Paris 2024.

Greek duo advances to final in lightweight double sculls at Paris 2024

Published by Kathimerini on Wed, 07/31/2024 - 12:52

Petros Gkaidatzis and Antonios Papakonstantinou react after the men's lightweight double sculls semifinal at the 2024 Summer Olympics on Wednesday in Vaires-sur-Marne, France. The Greek duo advanced to the final with the second-best time of 6:23.36 in the second semifinal heat and will be competing for a medal for Greek rowing. [Lindsey Wasson/AP]