Periklis Iakovakis
Greek hurdler with Olympic participation
Born
March 24th, 1979
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Greece
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Born in Greece in 1979, an athlete specialized in the 400-meter hurdles. Competed in international championships and represented Greece at the Olympics. Achieved significant success in European competitions, securing medals and establishing a reputation in the sport of athletics.
Competed in the 2004 Athens Olympics
Won bronze at the 2005 European Championships
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