Paraskevi Papachristou
Greek triple jumper Olympic athlete
Born
April 17th, 1989
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Greece
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Competed in triple jump events at various international competitions. Secured a gold medal at the 2013 Mediterranean Games. Represented Greece at the 2012 and 2020 Summer Olympics. Participated in multiple European Athletics Championships.
Won gold medal at the 2013 Mediterranean Games
Competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics
Competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics
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