Kyriakos Ioannou
High Jumper, 2010 European Champion
Born
July 26th, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Cyprus
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Competed in high jump at an elite level, achieving considerable success in international competitions. Excelled at the 2010 European Athletics Championships, securing the gold medal. Participated in multiple Olympic Games, including the 2008 Beijing and the 2012 London Olympics. Achieved personal bests that placed among the top jumpers globally, showcasing a consistent competitive performance throughout the career.
Won gold at the 2010 European Athletics Championships
Competed in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games
Achieved multiple national records in high jump
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