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| Nationality | Greek | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 29 April 1970 (age 54) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  Greece | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Para athletics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability class | F32 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Club throw, Shot put | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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