Stratos Perperoglou
Professional basketball player and Olympian
Born
August 7th, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Greece
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Professional basketball player played as a small forward and is recognized for contributions in domestic leagues and international competitions. Competed for major Greek clubs including Panathinaikos and Olympiakos. Earned accolades on the European stage, contributing to championship wins. Represented Greece in the Summer Olympics, showcasing skills and teamwork on an international level.
Played for Panathinaikos during EuroLeague victories in 2007 and 2011
Contributed to the Greek national team's silver medal at the 2006 FIBA World Championship
Competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics
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