Kanellos Kanellopoulos
Greek Cyclist, Olympic Competitor
Born
March 25th, 1957
68 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Greece
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Competed in road cycling events during the 1980s. Participated in the 1984 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, representing Greece. Achieved notable results in various national and international competitions. Contributed to the growth of cycling sports in Greece through participation and advocacy.
Competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics
Won multiple national cycling championships
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