Ioannis Melissanidis

Greek artistic gymnast, Olympic medalist

Ioannis Melissanidis - Greek artistic gymnast, Olympic medalist
Born

March 27th, 1977
48 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Greece

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An accomplished artistic gymnast competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics, achieving a notable success by winning a gold medal in the team event. Excelled in various events, including the vault and floor exercise, representing Greece in numerous international competitions. Made significant contributions to the sport, elevating Greece's profile in gymnastics during the late 1990s.

Won a gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics

Secured multiple medals at European Championships

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