Anastasios Gousis
Greek sprinter Olympic competitor
Born
July 7th, 1979
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Greece
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Competed in sprinting events representing Greece. Participated in the 2004 Athens Summer Olympics. Achieved notable performances in various international competitions over the years. Specialized in short-distance events, contributing to Greece's presence in athletics on the global stage.
Participated in the 2004 Athens Summer Olympics
Competed in 100m and 200m events
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