Linos Chrysikopoulos
Greek basketball player and Olympian
Born in 1992, a basketball player has been part of the Greek national team. Competed in multiple international tournaments, including the FIBA EuroBasket. Played professionally in the Greek Basket League and has contributed to various clubs throughout his career.
Played for the Greek national basketball team
Competed in FIBA EuroBasket tournaments
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Born
December 1st, 1844 181 years ago
Died
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December 1st, 1976 49 years ago
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Born
December 1st, 1912 113 years ago
Died
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Born
December 1st, 1925 100 years ago
Died
December 7th, 1998 27 years ago — 73 years old
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December 1st, 1926 99 years ago
Died
November 20th, 2015 10 years ago — 88 years old
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Born
December 1st, 1911 114 years ago
Died
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