| Nikolaos Palentzas | |||||
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| Nationality | Greek | ||||
| Born | 6 April 1991 Thessaloniki | ||||
| Height | 198 cm (6 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Weight | 88 kg (194 lb) | ||||
| Spike | 315 cm (124 in) | ||||
| Block | 305 cm (120 in) | ||||
| Volleyball information | |||||
| Number | 19 (national team) | ||||
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