Nikoleta Kyriakopoulou

Greek pole vaulter, European champion

Nikoleta Kyriakopoulou - Greek pole vaulter, European champion
Born

March 21st, 1986
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Greece

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Competed in pole vaulting at international levels, representing Greece. Achieved significant excellence in the sport, including a gold medal at the 2015 European Indoor Championships. Competed in multiple Olympic Games, showcasing high-level performance in 2012 and 2016. Established personal bests that ranked among the top in Europe.

Won gold at the 2015 European Indoor Championships

Competed in 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games

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