| Maria Apostolidi | |
|---|---|
| Country represented |  Greece |
| Born | 30 December 1988 Athens, Greece |
| Discipline | Women's artistic gymnastics |
| Level | Senior International Elite (Greece national team) |
| Years on national team | 2004 |
Maria Apostolidi (born 30 December 1988) was a Greek female artistic gymnast, and represented her nation at international competitions.
She participated at the 2004 Summer Olympics, [1] and at the 2003 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. [2]
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Events in the year 1988 in Greece.
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