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In the final at the Stade de France, he finished in 48.24 seconds after Félix Sánchez and Joey Woody.
In the final at the Stade de France, he finished in 48.24 seconds after Félix Sánchez and Joey Woody.
He has competed at four Summer Olympics (2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012) and is a six-time participant at the World Championships in Athletics. He suffered a minor injury to his soleus muscle in March, but recovered and began his preparation in South Africa and Cyprus. He was slower in the 2011 season and, for the first time since 1998, his fastest run that year was over 50 seconds.
He marked a resurgence in form at the 2012 Greek Championships by winning his 15th straight national title, including a run of 49.04 seconds in the heats.
Maria Sotirakopoulou has been his coach for many years. Season"s bests 2015: 50.84 secretary
In 2010 he set a season target of defending his European title.