Kostas Tsartsaris

Basketball player and Olympian

Kostas Tsartsaris - Basketball player and Olympian
Born

October 17th, 1979
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Greece

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A professional basketball player from Greece, prominent in the early 2000s. Played primarily as a power forward, contributing to several teams in the Greek League and the EuroLeague. Achieved notable success with Panathinaikos, helping the team secure multiple Greek championships and the EuroLeague title in 2007. Also represented Greece in international competitions, including the 2006 FIBA World Championship and the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Won EuroLeague with Panathinaikos in 2007

Secured multiple Greek League titles

Competed in 2006 FIBA World Championship

Represented Greece at the 2008 Olympics

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