Dimitrios Mavroeidis
Greek basketball player, Olympian
Born
July 4th, 1985
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Greece
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Born in 1985, played professional basketball primarily as a center. Competed for various teams in the European leagues, including Olympiacos and AEK Athens. Represented Greece in international competitions, contributing to the national team's success. Participated in the 2006 FIBA World Championship and was part of the squad that won the gold medal at the EuroBasket 2005.
Competed in the 2006 FIBA World Championship
Won gold medal at EuroBasket 2005
Played for Olympiacos and AEK Athens
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