Linos Chrysikopoulos

Greek basketball player and Olympian

Linos Chrysikopoulos - Greek basketball player and Olympian
Born

December 1st, 1992
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Greece

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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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